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Copper River Census Area, Alaska
Copper River Census Area, Alaska. Copper River Census Area had 2,666 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). It holds 20 places (20 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 02066.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,666
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,617 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,626
Median household income
$79,250
±$16,995 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$292,800
±$30,667 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,089
±$164 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Copper River Census Area, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,617 residents in Copper River Census Area. The Census Bureau estimates 2,666 for July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, faster than Alaska (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,626 over 24,647 square miles of land.
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,626 | 735,706 | – |
| Households | 1,207±102 | 270,533 | – |
| Average household size | 2.15±0.19 | 2.61 | – |
| Housing units | 2,442±121 | 328,491 | – |
Copper River Census Area's population since 2015
From 2,891 in 2015 to 2,666 in 2025: down 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Copper River Census Area?
Copper River Census Area holds 20 places: 20 census-designated places. The largest is Glennallen with 450 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| GlennallenGEOID 0228740 | 439 | $89,609 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Center | 338 | $59,750 |
| Tazlina | 244 | $100,208 |
| Kenny LakeGEOID 0238910 | 234 | $76,161 |
| Willow CreekGEOID 0285290 | 190 | $79,519 |
| GakonaGEOID 0227420 | 169 | $96,250 |
| Mentasta LakeGEOID 0248540 | 127 | not published |
| SlanaGEOID 0270930 | 116 | not published |
| Silver SpringsGEOID 0270320 | 111 | $117,500 |
| GulkanaGEOID 0230500 | 110 | not published |
| McCarthyGEOID 0245790 | 107 | not published |
| ChitinaGEOID 0214110 | 101 | $23,571 |
| ChistochinaGEOID 0214000 | 60 | $83,000 |
| TonsinaGEOID 0278350 | 55 | not published |
| NelchinaGEOID 0252915 | 45 | not published |
| MendeltnaGEOID 0248200 | 36 | not published |
| PaxsonGEOID 0259320 | 26 | not published |
| TolsonaGEOID 0278297 | 12 | $65,167 |
| NabesnaGEOID 0251960 | 2 | not published |
| ChisanaGEOID 0213890 | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Copper River Census Area?
The median resident of Copper River Census Area is 48.9 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 25.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.2%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 31.2%.
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9±4.8 | 35.8 | – |
| Under 18 years | 26.3%±4.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.9%±3.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8%±2.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.2%±5.1 pts | 57.7% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 31.2%±5.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.2%±2.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±2.4 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.0%±3.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3%±3.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4%±3.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±2.6 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.4%±5.5 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±3.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Copper River Census Area earn?
Half of Copper River Census Area's 1,207 households earn less than $79,250 a year (±$16,995), against $92,788 in Alaska. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,250±$16,995 | $92,788 | – |
| Mean household income | $95,712±$8,720 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,400±$4,463 | $46,573 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 8.7%±2.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.1%±5.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.8%±3.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.3%±4.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Copper River Census Area?
Owners occupy 68.5% of Copper River Census Area's occupied homes and renters 31.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $292,800 by its owner (±$30,667). The median renter pays $1,089 a month including utilities, and 19.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $292,800±$30,667 | $352,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,089±$164 | $1,419 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.6%±9.3 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,916±$253 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.5%±6.3 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,442±121 | 328,491 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0%±3.1 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.6%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 do people in Copper River Census Area get to work?
70.5% of Copper River Census Area's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.5%±4.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5%±6.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7%±2.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 9.3%±3.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±5.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±7.4 | 19.4 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 are Copper River Census Area's census tracts?
Copper River Census Area is a single census tract.
| Tract 102066000100 | 2,626 | $79,250 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Copper River Census Area compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 30 |
| Median household income | 18th of 30 |
| Median home value | 15th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 27 |
| Median age | 3rd of 30 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Copper River Census Area 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' school search.