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Valdez–Cordova Census Area, Alaska

Coordinates: 61°24′N 144°30′W / 61.40°N 144.50°W / 61.40; -144.50
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Valdez–Cordova Census Area
Borough
Abandoned mining camp at Kennecott, Alaska.
Abandoned mining camp at Kennecott, Alaska.
Map of Alaska highlighting Valdez–Cordova Census Area
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Map of the United States highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 61°24′N 144°30′W / 61.4°N 144.5°W / 61.4; -144.5
Country United States
State Alaska
Existed1980[1]-2019[2]
Largest cityValdez
Area
 • Total
40,340 sq mi (104,500 km2)
 • Land34,240 sq mi (88,700 km2)
 • Water6,100 sq mi (16,000 km2)  15.1%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
9,202
 • Density0.28/sq mi (0.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Valdez–Cordova Census Area was a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States.[3] As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,636.[4] It was part of the Unorganized Borough and therefore had no borough seat. On January 2, 2019, it was abolished and replaced by the Chugach Census Area and the Copper River Census Area.[3]

Geography

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The falls at Liberty Falls State Recreational Area

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the census area had a total area of 40,340 square miles (104,500 km2), of which 34,240 square miles (88,700 km2) was land and 6,100 square miles (16,000 km2) (15.1%) was water.[5]

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

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National protected areas

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19602,844—
19703,0988.9%
19808,348169.5%
19909,95219.2%
200010,1952.4%
20109,636−5.5%
2019 (est.)9,202[6]−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990–2000[10] 2010–2018[4]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 10,195 people, 3,884 households, and 2,559 families residing in the census area. The population density was less than 1 person per square mile (less than 1/km2). There were 5,148 housing units at an average density of less than 1/sq mi (less than 1/km2). The racial makeup of the census area was 75.90% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 13.25% Native American, 3.55% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 5.58% from two or more races. 2.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2.33% reported speaking Spanish at home, while 2.26% speak Tagalog.[12]

There were 3,884 households, out of which 37.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the census area, the population was spread out, with 29.60% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 30.90% from 25 to 44, 26.50% from 45 to 64, and 6.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.90 males.

Politics

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United States presidential election results for Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2016 2,560 57.09% 1,269 28.30% 655 14.61%
2012 2,523 58.08% 1,577 36.30% 244 5.62%
2008 3,322 65.01% 1,630 31.90% 158 3.09%
2004 2,339 64.19% 1,152 31.61% 153 4.20%
2000 3,209 63.29% 1,090 21.50% 771 15.21%
1996 2,213 49.29% 1,244 27.71% 1,033 23.01%
1992 1,975 39.29% 1,302 25.90% 1,750 34.81%
1988 2,245 63.19% 1,162 32.70% 146 4.11%
1984 2,880 73.10% 934 23.71% 126 3.20%
1980 2,198 61.11% 658 18.29% 741 20.60%
1976 1,572 56.89% 989 35.79% 202 7.31%
1972 1,075 56.31% 561 29.39% 273 14.30%
1968 878 48.91% 635 35.38% 282 15.71%
1964 495 33.33% 990 66.67% 0 0.00%
1960 693 48.77% 728 51.23% 0 0.00%

Communities

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Cities

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Census-designated places

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Other places

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ In 1980, the United States Census Bureau divided the Unorganized Borough into 12 census areas.
  2. ^ In 2019, the United States Census Bureau divided the area into Chugach and Copper River.
  3. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "Changes to Counties and County Equivalent Entities: 1970-Present". The United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 28, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 11, 2019.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  12. ^ Language Map Data Center. Mla.org (April 3, 2013). Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  13. ^ Elections, RRH (April 13, 2021). "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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61°24′N 144°30′W / 61.40°N 144.50°W / 61.40; -144.50

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