Valdez, Alaska Population 2022
Valdez is a city located in Valdez-Cordova County Alaska. Valdez has a 2020 population of 3,927. Valdez is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually but its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,986 in 2010.
The average household income in Valdez is $98,125 with a poverty rate of 6.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,136 per month, and the median house value is $168,900. The median age in Valdez is 43.3 years, 37.2 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
Valdez Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valdezwas:
- White: 84.66%
- Two or more races: 6.13%
- Native American: 4.04%
- Other race: 3.75%
- Black or African American: 1.40%
- Asian: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,272 | 84.66% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 1.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 156 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 145 | 3.75% |
| Two or More Races | 237 | 6.13% |
Valdez Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,519 | 2.49 | 76.8 |
| Married | 848 | 2.68 | 76.3 |
| Male | 35 | 7.26 | 100 |
| Female | 82 | 5.41 | 100 |
| Non Family | 554 | 1.45 | 72.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 619 | 21.97% |
| Some College | 956 | 33.94% |
| Associates Degree | 318 | 11.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 345 | 12.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 478 | 16.97% |
Valdez Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,426 | 2,402 | 795 |
| Other Race | 136 | 60 | 28 |
| Black | 54 | 54 | |
| Native American | 132 | 132 | |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 53 | |
| Hispanic | 135 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.77%.
Valdez Language by Age
Valdez Language
92.41% of Valdez residents speak only English, while 7.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.53% of the population.
Valdez Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,203 | 174 | 5.43% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 235 | 74 | 31.49% |
6.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.62%
Male Poverty Rate
8.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Valdez
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valdez is White, with 5.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valdez is Multiple, with 31.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.36%.
Valdez Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
69.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Valdez Married by Age and Sex
Valdez Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Valdez Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 463 | 18.09% |
| Native American | 5 | 3.21% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11.71% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 22.86% |
Valdez Veterans by Education
7.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
32.21%
Born in Valdez
98.32%
Native Born
1.68%
Foreign Born
0.72%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.32% of Valdez residents were born in the United States, with 32.21% having been born in Alaska. 0.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,100 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 500 | -600 | -1.95% |
| 1960 | 600 | 100 | 0.92% |
| 1970 | 1,000 | 400 | 5.24% |
| 1980 | 3,079 | 2,079 | 11.90% |
| 1990 | 4,068 | 989 | 2.82% |
| 2000 | 4,036 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 3,986 | -50 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 4,034 | 48 | 1.20% |
| 2012 | 4,037 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 4,056 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 3,946 | -110 | -2.71% |
| 2015 | 3,877 | -69 | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 3,874 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 3,839 | -35 | -0.90% |
| 2018 | 3,831 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 3,855 | 24 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 3,879 | 24 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 3,903 | 24 | 0.62% |
| 2022 | 3,927 | 24 | 0.61% |