Copper River Census Area, AK Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Copper River Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,826 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.1 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 4.84% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.5 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,146 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Copper River Census Area has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Copper River Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,151 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.28% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Copper River Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $205,359 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $973 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.7% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Copper River Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 11.1 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Copper River Census Area has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Copper River Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Health
Copper River Census Area has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Copper River Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 22.7% | 19.0% |