Chugach Census Area, Alaska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Alaska

The population of Chugach Census Area, Alaska is 6,964 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $88,565, the median home value is $330,900, and the median age is 38.4.

The population of Chugach Census Area has declined 1.6% since 2010 (6,710 → 6,604), a -0.11% annualized rate.

Chugach Census Area, AK

6,964

Population

-0.11%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$88,565

Median Income

$330,900

Median Home Value

Chugach Census Area covers 9,575 sq mi of land at 0.7 people per square mile.

About Chugach Census Area, AK

What distinguishes Chugach Census Area is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. Chugach Census Area is a county in Alaska with a population of 6,964. It ranks #14 among counties in Alaska by population.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $88,565, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 3.5%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $330,900, with typical rent around $1,397.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 29.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.6% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 10 minutes each way.

Chugach Census Area Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Chugach Census Area had a population of 6,710 in 2010 and 6,604 in 2024, a -1.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,082 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.08%.

Chugach Census Area population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

6,604

Population (2024)

6,710

Population (2010)

7,082

Peak (2020)

-0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,710	-	-	estimate
2011	6,775	+65	+0.97%	estimate
2012	6,771	-4	-0.06%	estimate
2013	6,809	+38	+0.56%	estimate
2014	6,622	-187	-2.75%	estimate
2015	6,526	-96	-1.45%	estimate
2016	6,542	+16	+0.25%	estimate
2017	6,509	-33	-0.50%	estimate
2018	6,487	-22	-0.34%	estimate
2019	6,509	+22	+0.34%	estimate
2020	7,082	+573	+8.80%	estimate
2021	6,967	-115	-1.62%	estimate
2022	6,910	-57	-0.82%	estimate
2023	6,749	-161	-2.33%	estimate
2024	6,604	-145	-2.15%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.6%
Black or African American	1.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	10.1%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

38.4

Median Age

46.5%

Female

53.5%

Male

13.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.6%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

5.6%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

15.5%

35–44

14.3%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

7.2%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

9.6%

75–84

2.5%

85+

1.0%

Children (under 15): 18.9% · Seniors (65+): 13.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$88,565$-771 vs state
Mean household income	$109,799
Per-capita income	$45,898
Poverty rate	3.5%-3.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.8%
Employment-to-population	60.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.8%

Public administration

12.9%

Agriculture

10.6%

Retail trade

10.1%

Education & health care

7.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.5%

Manufacturing

6.2%

Construction

5.6%

The largest employment sector in Chugach Census Area is professional & business services, accounting for 20.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

14.2%

Carpool

65.9%

Public transit

4.6%

Work from home

9.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$330,900$-2,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,397

Median rent

62.7%

Homeownership rate

3,745

Total housing units

71.5%

Occupied

28.5%

Vacant

37.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.0%

With health insurance

97.8%

With broadband internet

56.1%

Foreign-born

10.4%

Veterans (18+)

16.0%

With a disability

86.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.7%

High School+

29.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chugach Census Area, Alaska has a population of 6,964 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Chugach Census Area has declined 1.6% since 2010 (6,710 → 6,604), a -0.11% annualized rate.

The median household income in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is $88,565, with mean (average) household income of $109,799 and per-capita income of $45,898. 3.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Chugach Census Area, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.6%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%), Black or African American (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is 38.4 years. Residents are 46.5% female and 53.5% male.

The median home value in Chugach Census Area is $330,900 and median monthly rent is $1,397. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,745 total housing units, 28.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Chugach Census Area, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.