Happy Valley CDP, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Happy Valley CDP is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 773. It ranks as the 92nd most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Happy Valley CDP is 61.5 years. This is 73% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Happy Valley CDP is $55,521. This is 38% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $208,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Happy Valley CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (1.4%) 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 25% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Happy Valley CDP, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.