Demographics & People — Valdez, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,911 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,700 |
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| Median Age | 38.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,605 |
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| Family Households | 991 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2022 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,992 |
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| Black or African American | 93 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 269 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 1,331 |
| Irish | 776 |
| German | 703 |
| English | 694 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 515 |
| Scottish | 283 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 281 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 281 |
| Swiss | 191 |
| British | 114 |
Language
| English Only | 3,351 |
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| Spanish | 162 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,690 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 333 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,012 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 10.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Valdez, Alaska.
