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Nelchina

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
47.395
State:
Alaska

Nelchina is a CDP located in Copper River Census Area, Alaska. Nelchina has a 2025 population of 169. Nelchina is currently growing at a rate of 6.96% annually but its population has decreased by -26.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 230 in 2020.

The median age in Nelchina is 39.8 years: 39.2 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.

169
Total Population
4
Density (mi²)
11 6.96%
Growth

Nelchina Population

Nelchina Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nelchina includes 38.68% White, 7.55% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Two or more races (53.8%)

White (38.7%)

Native American (7.5%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5753.77%
White4138.68%
Native American87.55%

Nelchina Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)