Living in Chenega, Alaska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chenega · Census data 2020–2024

Chenega has 37 residents with a median age of 19.2. .

Chenega is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Chenega at a glance

Population
37
Median age
19.2State: 35.8
Homeowners
0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.3%

Is Chenega a good place to live?

The weather is best in May to August.

Housing in Chenega: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
20
Owner-occupied
0%
Renter-occupied
100%
Vacant
60%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
4.63

60% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chenega has many vacation and second homes.

Chenega demographics

Population
37
Median age
19.2
Under 18
48.6%
65 and older
0%
Households
8
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White70.3%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chenega ›

Education in Chenega

58.3% of adults 25 and older in Chenega have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Chenega58.3%
Alaska31.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Chenega

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.9%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
9.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
45.5%
Homes with broadband
100%

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Weather and climate ›

Living in Chenega: FAQ

Is Chenega, AK a good place to live?

What is the median age in Chenega?

The median age in Chenega is 19.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).

What is the unemployment rate in Chenega?

The unemployment rate in Chenega is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Chenega?

58.3% of adults in Chenega have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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