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Demographics

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Total Population

9,522

Median Household Income

78,810

Total Visible Minorities

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Median Age

37.6

What is the Median Age of Valdez Cordova Census Area, AK?

Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK has a median age of 37 years old. Overall, the median age in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK is dwindling at an average of -1.25% per year.

Median Household Income

In Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK, the median household income is $78810 per year. Overall, it is growing at an average of 6.24% per year. In the last census, its median household income declined by $2926.

Us Income Distribution

According to OECD, the gini coefficient measures how the distribution of income among households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution of incomes. Simply, it measures the extent of income inequality in an economy. Inequality on the Gini scale is measured between 0, where everyone's equal, and 1, where all the country's income is earned by one person. Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK has a gini coefficient of 0.56 out of 1, while the 2015 national gini coefficient is 0.39.

Us Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 19.55 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK as married couples usually bring in larger incomes, higher net worth and gains on average. They also help boost the community's liveliness and labour force, as they are most likely to bear children and create the best economic conditions for them. Furthermore, this group also spends more compared to most of their counterparts and contributes a huge portion towards tax revenues.

Us Period Of Migration

The largest influx of immigrants to the U.S. was pre-1990. where 282 people surveyed called U.S. their new home. Historically, most people who migrated to the U.S. are born outside of the U.S.

Us Sex By Age

Overall, there is no significant difference between the numbers of men and women. people. The 22 to 24 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 347 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 55 to 59 years old, comprising 8.91 per cent of the population. Meanwhile, 68.98 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 20.58 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 994 people are expected to retire in the coming years.

Labor Force

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Us Median Salary By Occupation

The highest paying occupations in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK are those in Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, where the median salary hovers around $78750.0. The U.S. Bureau of Census divides occupations into five broad categories: (1) Management, business, science, and arts occupations (2) Service occupations (3) Sales and office occupations (4) Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations (5) Production, transportation, and material moving occupations The highest paid occupations in management are those of Computer and mathematical occupations where median salary is at $143661.0. In the services industry, those in Law enforcement workers including supervisors earn the most at $73750.0 per annum as a median salary.The highest paying occupations in sales are that of Sales and related occupations, where the annual median salary is $50366.0. Natural resources occupations’ top salaries go to those in Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations where median salaries are around $81250.0. Meanwhile, occupations related to production have those working in Production occupations paid the most with a median salary of $102981.0 per year.

Quality of Life

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Real Estate

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Housing Occupied

48.09%

Housing Vacant

51.91%

No. of Families

1,973

No. of Non-Families

964

Median Gross Rent

Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK has an average rent of $974 per month. Overall, the average rent in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK is growing at an average of 4.91% per year. In the last two census, its average rent grew by $113.

Heating Sources

Most people in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK uses fuel oil, kerosene and others to heat up their homes. With 2030 households using it, it is the leading heating source in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK. Moreover, 18.9% of households say they use wood making it the second most popular choice. The third widely used heating source is utility gas, with 216 households saying they use it as their primary heating source.

Transportation

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Car Ownership

Most households in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK have three vehicles for transportation. 2070 people responding in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK feel that having three vehicles is sufficient. Moreover, 22.45% of households say they use two vehicles. Moreover, 830 households have four vehicles

Us Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK leave their homes from 7:30am to 8:00am, saying that it's enough time to get to work. The second most popular time to head to work, with 18.45% of respondents, is from 7:00am to 7:30am. However, 518 of commuters still prefer to leave from 8:00am to 9:00am.

Us Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK are driving alone in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 17.33% of respondents say that they prefer walking. The third most popular means of transportation is carpooling in a private car, truck, or van with 521 commuters have preferring it. Meanwhile, there are 153 people who do not need to commute to get to work, as they work from home.

Education

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Us Field Of Study

Most are in Education with 397 people practicing it in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK. Biological, Agricultural, & Environmental Sciences is another popular field of expertise, as 16.42% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Literature & Languages, with 244 people responding that it is their line of work. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is expected to be a growing industry, however, Pew Research Center confirms that there is still a huge need for labour in these industries. Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK has 875 people or 42.77% of workers in STEM industries.

Utilities

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