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Chefornak city, AK

ZIP 99561 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 99561

99561 has a population of 530 with a median age of 27.0 yrs (55.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
0.0%
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
99.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
41.7%+90% vs US avg
x
18–64
45.3%-27% vs US avg
x
65+
13.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.6%+58% vs US avg
x
High school
54.1%+107% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
6.8%-80% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.7%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
53.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Divorced
1.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.3%
x
Diversity Index
1/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
73.7%+1170% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
RussianGermanNorwegian

Health & Community Indicators in 99561

Poverty Rate
20.4%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.4%+56% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
48.1%+312% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
73.7%+1170% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population530
Median age27.0
Poverty rate20.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White0.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%