Cordova
City in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Cordova is a city in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, with 2,609 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tatitlek, 42.9 miles NW.
- 2,609residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 61.4 sq miland area · 158.9 km²
- 43 / sq mipopulation density
About Cordova
Cordova ( kor-DOH-və, KOR-də-və) is a port city in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, United States. It lies near the mouth of the Copper River, at the head of Orca Inlet on the east side of Prince William Sound. The population was 2,609 at the 2020 census, up from 2,239 in 2010.
No roads connect Cordova to any other Alaskan communities (besides Eyak), so a plane or ferry is required to travel there.
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Living in Cordova
- Median household income
- $85,132
- Median home value
- $419,400
- Median rent
- $1,200/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Cordova had 2,609 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,609 |
|---|---|
| Density | 43 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cordova at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Chugach Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,609 (2020) |
| Land area | 61.35 sq mi (158.9 km²) |
| Water area | 13.79 sq mi (35.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.5300° N, 145.6417° W |
| Official website | cityofcordova.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0217410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Cordova
What county is Cordova in?
Cordova is in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Cordova, AK?
2,609 people lived in Cordova at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Cordova?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cordova?
Tatitlek (42.9 mi), Valdez (46.7 mi).
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