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Chefornak, AK

Total Population
476
Median Household Income
$47,500
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
$917

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$47,500
100.1% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
398.7% below state median
Rent
$917
100% above state median
Median Age
25.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Chefornak, AK

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 25.2 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 27.8% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 66% family households.

High remote work adoption with 34.7% working from home.

Poverty rate of 21.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$47,500
-36.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-89,164,787
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 5.29 people

Total Households
90
Family Households
65.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Arts,
19.4%
#2 Industry
Education
19.4%
#3 Industry
Retail
13.9%
Total Employed Residents:36

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
20.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
34.7%
34 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:98
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (34.7% work from home)
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
72.2%
117 employed
Labor Force
162
45 unemployed
Median Age
25.2 years
Per Capita Income
$12,776
Poverty Rate
21.2%

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