Copper River Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Copper River Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Copper River Census Area, Alaska has a population of 2,626, the 22nd most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $79,250 and the median home value is $292,800. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Copper River Census Area Quick Facts

Population 2,626

Median Household Income $79,250

Median Home Value $292,800

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 48.9 years

Homeownership Rate 68.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%

High School Graduation 90.5%

Cities/Places 18

Population 2,626 22nd of 30

Median Income $79,250 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Copper River Census Area Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,626	2,626	+0.0%
Median household income	$75,053	$79,250	+5.6%
Median home value	$246,700	$292,800	+18.7%

Median Household Income

Copper River Census Area

$79,250

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Copper River Census Area

$292,800

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.1%

$25K-$50K 12.8%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 41.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.0%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

1.2%

$40K-$45K

1.2%

$45K-$50K

0.3%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

16.4%

$125K-$150K

11.8%

$150K-$200K

5.6%

$200K+

8.0%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.5%

Renter 31.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,089/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.3%

18-34

9.6%

35-54

20.7%

55-74

35.6%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Copper River Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Glennallen	450	$89,609	3.3%	$226,800
Tazlina	365	$100,208	10.7%	$313,000
Copper Center	346	$59,750	5.3%	$217,900
Kenny Lake	289	$76,161	2.8%	$252,800
Gakona	181	$96,250	12.7%	$350,000
Nelchina	149	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Willow Creek	144	$79,519	0.0%	$448,400
Slana	119	N/A	23.5%	N/A
Chitina	100	$23,571	43.0%	N/A
Mentasta Lake	96	N/A	16.7%	$191,700
Tolsona	76	$65,167	0.0%	$331,700
Silver Springs	71	$117,500	4.2%	$267,300
Chistochina	58	$83,000	22.4%	$247,700
Gulkana	47	N/A	14.9%	N/A
Tonsina	47	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Mendeltna	41	N/A	31.7%	N/A
Paxson	17	N/A	0.0%	N/A
McCarthy	3	N/A	66.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Copper River Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 2,626. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Copper River Census Area is 48.9 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Copper River Census Area is $79,250. This is 15% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $292,800. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Copper River Census Area is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Copper River Census Area come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Copper River Census Area, Alaska?

Copper River Census Area has a population of 2,626, making it the 22nd most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Copper River Census Area?

The median household income in Copper River Census Area is $79,250 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in Copper River Census Area, Alaska?

Copper River Census Area contains 18 Census-designated places.