Chiniak, Alaska

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Population in 2010: 47.
Population change since 2000: -6.0%
Males: 26  (55.3%)
Females: 21  (44.7%)
Median resident age:

52.2 years
Alaska median age:

35.3 years

Zip code: 99615

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-680,182,161 (it was $14,167 in 2000)
Chiniak $-680,182,161
AK $88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $-670,184,614 (it was $22,211 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-706,289,307 (it was $85,000 in 2000)
Chiniak $-706,289,307
AK $336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $368,646; detached houses: $394,819; townhouses or other attached units: $299,295; in 2-unit structures: $404,718; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $487,740; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $157,860; mobile homes: $75,272
March 2022 cost of living index in Chiniak: 104.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Chiniak, AK (2010)
    • 4391.5%White alone
    • 24.3%American Indian alone
    • 24.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Chiniak, Alaska as of May 23, 2024.


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Ancestries: German (22.0%), English (20.0%), Scottish (18.0%), Dutch (12.0%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 40.5 square miles.

Population density: 1.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Chiniak, Alaska map

7 residents are foreign born (14.0% Asia).

This place:

14.0%
Alaska:

5.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chiniak CDP:

0.9% ($800)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (262.1 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2259.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Kodiak, AK (3.8 miles ),
Kodiak Station, AK (3.9 miles ),
Womens Bay, AK (3.9 miles ),
Ouzinkie, AK (5.0 miles ),
Port Lions, AK (5.5 miles ),
Aleneva, AK (6.4 miles),
Old Harbor, AK (7.1 miles ),
Larsen Bay, AK (8.2 miles)

Latitude: 57.61 N, Longitude: 152.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 907

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

8.5%
Alaska:

4.6%

Average climate in Chiniak, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Chiniak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 4426% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 285.6 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 59.8 miles away from Chiniak center
On 1/23/2018 at 09:31:40, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 8.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 159.8 miles away from Chiniak center
On 12/23/1906 at 17:22:00, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 82.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/1912 at 07:40:24, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK) earthquake occurred 104.2 miles away from Chiniak center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 283.6 miles away from Chiniak center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)
Chiniak topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chiniak:

  • PROVIDENCE KODIAK HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; KODIAK, AK)
  • KODIAK ISLAND HOSPITAL LTC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; KODIAK, AK)
  • PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MED LTC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; KODIAK, AK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chiniak:

  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 262 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 12,483)
  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 262 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 522 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Peninsula College (about 1356 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1359 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1362 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1381 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Chiniak:

Private high school in Chiniak:

  • BIRCHWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 105, Location: 22208 BIRCHWOOD LOOP RD, Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Chiniak:

See full list of schools located in Chiniak

Library in Chiniak:

  • CHINIAK PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $9,350; Location: 43318 SPRUCE WAY; 2,828 books; 320 audio materials; 843 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 22 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Lakes: Hidden Lakes (A), Jupiter Lake (B), Saturn Lake (C), Uranus (D), Neptune (E), Chiniak Lagoon (F), Chiniak Lake (G), Sawmill Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Twin Creek (A), Chiniak River (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kodiak Island Borough has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.0%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

20.0%
Whole state:

9.4%

For population 15 years and over in Chiniak:

Marital status in Chiniak, AK
  • Never married: 28.9%
  • Now married: 71.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Chiniak:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 35.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Alaska average:

10.8

Religion statistics for Chiniak, AK (based on Kodiak Island Borough data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Orthodox1,39910
Evangelical Protestant1,23916
Catholic5001
Other4634
Mainline Protestant2173
None9,774-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Kodiak Island Borough:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Kodiak Island Borough:

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Kodiak Island Borough:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kodiak Island Borough:

6.5%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.6%
Alaska:

27.8%

Strongest AM radio stations in Chiniak:

  • KVOK (560 AM; 1 kW; KODIAK, AK; Owner: KODIAK ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KGTL (620 AM; 5 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: PENINSULA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KSRM (920 AM; 5 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC.)
  • KTZN (550 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 101A, N101A, N-101A, Serial Number: 50486, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 12/09/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Frederick K Patterson, Po Box 5545, Chiniak, AK 99615, Other Owners: Mark T Patterson



Chiniak compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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