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Cordova, Alaska
Cordova, city, in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. Cordova had 2,401 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,609 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,453 (±124). GEOID 0217410.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,401
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,609 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,453 ±124
Median household income
$85,132
±$14,136 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$419,400
±$34,967 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,200
±$273 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
Where is Cordova and what county is it in?
Cordova is a city in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. It covers 61.4 square miles of land, 43 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cordova, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,401 people lived in Cordova on July 1, 2025, down 7.9% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,609 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,453 (±124).
| Measure | Cordova | Chugach Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,453 ±124 | 6,862 | −376 |
| Households | 1,010 ±124 | 2,861 | +193 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.22 | 2.25 | −1.13 |
| Housing units | 1,267 ±119 | 3,922 | +245 |
Cordova's population since 2000
From 2,454 in 2000 to 2,401 in 2025: down 2.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cordova as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cordova?
The median resident of Cordova is 37.8 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 12.5%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cordova | Chugach Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±6.5 | 37.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±5.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3% ±4.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±4.4 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.7% ±5.2 pts | 70.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.5% ±4.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7% ±2.3 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.7% ±4.7 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1% ±4.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2% ±4.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±3.5 pts | 11.4% | −9.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±2.3 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.5% ±6.8 pts | 31.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8% ±4.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.5% ±4.9 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±4.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cordova earn?
Half of Cordova's 1,010 households earn less than $85,132 a year (±$14,136), against $90,509 in Chugach Census Area and $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 the median was $116,454 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $31,322 after inflation.
| Measure | Cordova | Chugach Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,132 ±$14,136 | $90,509 | −$31,322 |
| Mean household income | $101,329 ±$11,544 | $112,444 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,392 ±$4,465 | $47,365 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±5.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±3.4 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±3.8 pts | 96.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cordova?
Owners occupy 64.7% of Cordova's occupied homes and renters 35.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $419,400 by its owner (±$34,967). The median renter pays $1,200 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Cordova | Chugach Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $419,400 ±$34,967 | $346,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,200 ±$273 | $1,369 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.4% ±14.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,195 ±$134 | $2,216 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.7% ±7.7 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.3% ±7.7 pts | 36.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,267 ±119 | 3,922 | +245 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.2% ±6.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.7% ±6.6 pts | 53.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9% ±4.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.0% ±4.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±5.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cordova building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Cordova in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 7.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.2 across Alaska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cordova work and get to work?
57.6% of Cordova's workers drive alone and 4.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 7.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.4%.
| Measure | Cordova | Chugach Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.5% ±6.2 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% ±4.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 57.6% ±9.5 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±4.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 20.3% ±8.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 7.3 min ±1.1 | 9.2 min | −3.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cordova?
No census tract lies mostly in Cordova; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Chugach Census Area | 2,489 | $85,132 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cordova) · Census block assignment files
How does Cordova compare with other places in Alaska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cordova is the 7,039th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 149 in Alaska.
Cordova ranks 41st of 69 places in Alaska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 149 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 26th | 26 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 71 |
| Median household income | 41st | 69 |
| Per capita income | 44th | 71 |
| Median home value | 9th | 66 |
| Median gross rent | 39th | 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 69 |
| Median age | 43rd | 71 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47th | 68 |
| Work from home | 47th | 50 |
| Travel time to work | 61st | 69 |
Cordova's figures with every place in Alaska (CSV)
Every place in Alaska, sortable · Compare Cordova with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cordova?
11 of the 57 figures for Cordova on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cordova are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cordova.