Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska. The estimated population of Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska is 9,243 people, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look at the total population in Valdez-Cordova Census Area over the last 3 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 3-Year Change
2019
9,243
 -0.62% -2.08%
2018
9,301
 -1.46% -
2017
9,439
 - -

Population of Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 3 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2019 2017 Change
White
69.3%
70.2%
 -1.28%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Native
13.9%
13.3%
 +4.51%
Hispanic
5.2%
4.8%
 +8.33%
Asian
4.1%
2.8%
 +46.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.1%
8.1%
 -24.69%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 3 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2019 38.1 -2.31% 38.9 -1.27% 37.6 -2.84%
2018 39 -2.5% 39.4 -1.75% 38.7 0%
2017 40 - 40.1 - 38.7 -

The median age of Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2019 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 521 +15.99% 781 -12.82% 594 673
10 to 19 614 -2.1% 472 -6.8% 599 440
20 to 29 785 -22.37% 604 -10.4% 611 540
30 to 39 509 +34.18% 432 +46.02% 695 648
40 to 49 626 -9.94% 741 -23.34% 563 578
50 to 59 847 -11.33% 717 -37.53% 752 472
60 to 69 786 -0.17% 525 +49.83% 784 809
70+ 213 +15.38% 266 -10.43% 247 238

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska is $79,867.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Valdez-Cordova Census Area.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,099.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,110.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska is currently $96,106.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.76% of households in Valdez-Cordova Census Area are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Valdez-Cordova Census Area against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Valdez-Cordova Census Area is $38,907.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Valdez-Cordova Census Area by the total population of Valdez-Cordova Census Area.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Valdez-Cordova Census Area to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Valdez-Cordova Census Area that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Valdez-Cordova Census Area over the age of 16 is 7,258.

Of those people, a total of 71.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Valdez-Cordova Census Area is 66.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 321 67.30% 10.60%
20 to 24 years 457 88.80% 11.30%
25 to 29 years 694 77.20% 5.20%
30 to 34 years 854 78.70% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 1,018 78.80% 1.60%
45 to 54 years 1,268 86.60% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 568 72.00% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 944 58.20% 0.40%
65 to 74 years 892 52.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 242 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Valdez-Cordova Census Area. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,422 72.60% 2.20%
Black or African American 27 92.60% 45.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,039 56.30% 11.50%
Asian 309 92.60% 0.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 50 62.00% 12.90%
Other 166 69.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 245 71.00% 4.00%
Hispanic or Latino 309 74.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,256 72.30% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Valdez-Cordova Census Area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Valdez-Cordova Census Area is 4,846, with median earnings of $47,674.00.

Women in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska earning approximately 67.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,846 $47,674.00
Male 2,685 $53,913.00
Female 2,161 $36,430.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 596 $75,417.00
Business and Financial 107 $91,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $61,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 66 $63,534.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $32,500.00
Community and Social Service 44 $30,250.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 462 $77,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $8,984.00
Healthcare Practitioners 110 $69,389.00
Healthcare Support 90 $33,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 90 $52,500.00
Law Enforcement 24 $78,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $24,038.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 203 $13,173.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $18,958.00
Sales 459 $19,011.00
Office and Administrative Support 542 $39,355.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 422 $17,133.00
Construction and Extraction 239 $36,696.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 424 $77,539.00
Production 314 $28,929.00
Transportation and Material Moving 145 $40,313.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 333 $85,938.00 263 $73,240.00
Business and Financial 51 $0.00 56 $49,531.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $75,000.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 49 $64,267.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $42,500.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $21,838.00 19 $31,375.00
Legal 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $54,728.00 355 $83,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 111 $7,852.00 29 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $145,000.00 102 $69,222.00
Healthcare Support 16 $9,722.00 74 $35,268.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 84 $51,964.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $78,667.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $23,942.00 75 $25,038.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 103 $23,321.00 100 $8,994.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $2,499.00 24 $19,167.00
Sales 68 $53,462.00 391 $18,508.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $48,981.00 506 $38,710.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 379 $17,330.00 43 $16,477.00
Construction and Extraction 239 $36,696.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 424 $77,539.00 0 $0.00
Production 282 $44,231.00 32 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $49,750.00 39 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,177 households in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,981 families in Valdez-Cordova Census Area with an average family size of 3.55 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,659 152 170 1,196
Average Household Size 3.43 5.61 4.73 1.38
Total Families 1,659 152 170 0
Average Household Size 3.34 4.97 4.28 0

Poverty

Of the 1,981 families in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, 7.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,181 housing units in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,177 51.40%
Vacant 3,004 48.60%

10.55% of the total 6,181 housing units in Valdez-Cordova Census Area are rental units. This is approximately 652 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,371 are occupied by the owner - or 38.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Valdez-Cordova Census Area is $1,067.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Valdez-Cordova Census Area that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    154
  • Less than $500
    71
  • $500 to $999
    209
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    248
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    63
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    56
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Valdez-Cordova Census Area is $222,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Valdez-Cordova Census Area that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    474
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    162
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    218
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    204
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    552
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    626
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    135
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Valdez-Cordova Census Area. The chart below shows the number of properties in Valdez-Cordova Census Area that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    144
  • 1940 to 1949
    134
  • 1950 to 1959
    668
  • 1960 to 1969
    501
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,181
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,738
  • 1990 to 1999
    680
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,052
  • 2010 to 2013
    77
  • 2014 or later
    6

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Valdez-Cordova Census Area that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    210
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,024
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,353
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    590

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Valdez-Cordova Census Area get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Valdez-Cordova Census Area that commute to work in a particular way.

11.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Valdez-Cordova Census Area.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,509
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,534
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    395
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    451
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    385
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    24
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    144
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    50
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    11
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    22
  • 90 or more minutes
    108

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska

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