Living in Nelchina, Alaska

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

Nelchina has 149 residents with a median age of 39.4. .

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

Nelchina at a glance

Population
149
Median age
39.4State: 35.8
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%

Is Nelchina a good place to live?

The weather is best in May to August.

Housing in Nelchina: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
60
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
10%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1986
Average household size
2.76

Nelchina demographics

Population
149
Median age
39.4
Under 18
45%
65 and older
16.8%
Households
54
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White34.2%
Hispanic or Latino56.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Nelchina

13.4% of adults 25 and older in Nelchina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Nelchina13.4%
Alaska31.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Nelchina

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

Nelchina vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Nelchina149———
Glennallen450$89,609$226,800$1,308
Glacier View308$46,458$188,800—

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Living in Nelchina: FAQ

Is Nelchina, AK a good place to live?

What is the median age in Nelchina?

The median age in Nelchina is 39.4 years (Alaska: 35.8).

What is the unemployment rate in Nelchina?

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

How educated is Nelchina?

13.4% of adults in Nelchina 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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