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Valdez (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Valdez, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)212.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)18.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.03% (1)
Growth Since 20203.16% (122)
Rank in State27th
Rank in Country7561th

The population of Valdez, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 3,987. This is an increase of 0.03% (1 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Valdez by Race

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

Population of Valdez by Age

Valdez Population Pyramid 2022
Valdez Median Age
42
Total
39.5
Male
43.7
Female
Valdez Sex Ratio
53.66%
2,074
Male
46.34%
1,791
Female
Valdez Age Dependency Ratio
20
Old Age Dependency Ratio
32.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Valdez Adults
3,046
Adults
(507 of whom are seniors) in Valdez.

Population of Valdez by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Valdez

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 6.47%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 4.62%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 8.61%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Valdez

While the overall poverty rate of Valdez is 6.47%, 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 (8.61%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (4.62%).

Poverty Rate of Valdez by Employment Status and Sex

3.09%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Valdez by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.67%
High School
6.37%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Valdez

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

The most common language spoken in Valdez is English, with 92.41% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 4.53% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Valdez by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

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

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

Educational Attainment of Valdez by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree47816.97%
Bachelors Degree34512.25%
Associates Degree31811.29%
Some College95633.94%
High School Graduate61921.97%
9th to 12th Grade772.73%
Less Than 9th Grade240.85%

Earnings Statistics of Valdez by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$47,295

Average Earnings

$85,350

Average Male

$32,634

Average Female

Employment of Valdez by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Valdez by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Valdez by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Valdez

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime5
Property Crime40
Crime Rate59
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Larceny and Theft34
Burglary2
Arson0
Aggravated Assault5
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime2
Property Crime25
Crime Rate44
Robbery0
Rape3
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Larceny and Theft20
Burglary3
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0

Marital Status of Valdez

Marriage Rates

  • 58%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 48.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 69%

    Female Marriage Rate

Valdez Marriage

In Valdez, 48.8% 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 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Valdez

Valdez Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Valdez Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
76.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Valdez by Type

2.95
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets