Chevak
City in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
Chevak is a city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, with 951 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hooper Bay, 17.1 miles W.
- 951residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 871 / sq mipopulation density
- 99563ZIP code
About Chevak
Chevak (Cevʼaq , which means "cut-through channel" in Chevak Cup’ik) is a city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 951, up from 938 in 2010.
There is a tri-language system in Chevak; English, Cup’ik, and a mixture of the two languages. The people in Chevak speak a dialect of Central Yup'ik, Cup'ik (pr. Chew-pick), and identify themselves as Cup'ik people rather than Yup'ik. This unique identity has allowed them to form a single-site school district, the Kashunamiut School District, rather than joining a neighboring Yup'ik school district. The Cup'ik dialect is distinguished from Yup'ik by the change of "y" sounds into "ch" sounds, represented by the letter "c", and by some words that are completely different from Yup'ik words.
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Living in Chevak
- Median household income
- $35,875
- Median home value
- $86,200
- Median rent
- $779/mo
- Median age
- 26
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Chevak had 951 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 951 |
|---|---|
| Density | 871 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chevak at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kusilvak Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 951 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.5295° N, 165.5939° W |
| ZIP code | 99563 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0213230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chevak
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Frequently asked questions about Chevak
What county is Chevak in?
Chevak is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Chevak, AK?
951 people lived in Chevak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chevak, AK?
The ZIP code of Chevak is 99563.
What is the elevation of Chevak?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chevak?
Hooper Bay (17.1 mi), Scammon Bay (21.6 mi).
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