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Chefornak (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Chefornak, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)100.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.75% (9)
Growth Since 202026.88% (111)
Rank in State113th
Rank in Country18840th

The population of Chefornak, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 524. This is an increase of 1.75% (9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Chefornak by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Chefornak by Age

Chefornak Population Pyramid 2022
Chefornak Median Age
24
Total
23.3
Male
24.6
Female
Chefornak Sex Ratio
53.75%
222
Male
46.25%
191
Female
Chefornak Age Dependency Ratio
15.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
66.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Chefornak Adults
262
Adults
(36 of whom are seniors) in Chefornak.

Population of Chefornak by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Chefornak

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 18.16%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 18.47%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 17.8%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Chefornak

While the overall poverty rate of Chefornak is 18.16%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (17.8%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (18.47%).

Poverty Rate of Chefornak by Employment Status and Sex

6.67%
Female Employed
66.67%
Female Unemployed
13.33%
Male Employed
16.67%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Chefornak by Education

22.92%
Less Than 9th Grade
8.6%
High School
11.11%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Chefornak

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Chefornak

The most common language spoken in Chefornak is Other Languages, with 98.38% of people speaking Other Languages. In addition, 1.62% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Chefornak by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Chefornak, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Chefornak by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree84.12%
Associates Degree94.64%
Some College3618.56%
High School Graduate9347.94%
9th to 12th Grade2110.82%
Less Than 9th Grade2713.92%

Earnings Statistics of Chefornak by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$17,500

Average Earnings

$25,000

Average Male

$14,500

Average Female

Employment of Chefornak by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Chefornak by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
37.5%
Employment Rate
25.5%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Chefornak by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Chefornak

Marriage Rates

  • 38.8%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 36.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 40.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Chefornak Marriage

In Chefornak, 36.9% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Chefornak

Chefornak Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Chefornak Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
78.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Chefornak by Type

5.67
Average Family Size
5.51
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets