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Cordova, AK

Founded 1884Valdez–Cordova Census AreaElev. 25 m
Population
2,405
Median home
$384,500
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Cordova

With about 2,405 residents, Cordova is one of Alaska's notable places. Cordova was founded in 1884 and sits in Valdez–Cordova Census Area. The median age is 37.8 and the median household income is $88,538. Homes carry a median value of $384,500, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.8%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 8 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,405
Median age
37.8
Median household income
$88,538
Per-capita income
$41,550
Poverty rate
1.3%
High-school grad or higher
97.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
Unemployment
10.9%
Avg. commute
7.5 min
Work from home
3.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black0.1%
Asian9.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.8%
Sales & office18.2%
Service16.7%
Production, transportation & material moving12.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$384,500
Median gross rent
$1,359/mo
Owner-occupied
68.4%
Median year built
1980
Households
861
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Cordova has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading30%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cordova Jr/Sr High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Mt. Eccles ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Cordova School District Innovative LearningOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime16% below national
Cordova324
Alaska740
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime74% below national
Cordova509
Alaska1,919
United States1,952
↑ 56% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cordova Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cordova.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Chugach County
AvalancheVery High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
Coastal floodingVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cordova is in Chugach County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cordova was founded in 1884 and sits in Valdez–Cordova Census Area. Elevation ~25 m.

Population trend
3K2K2,40520002024
Map of Cordova
Cordova, AK
Where Cordova is
AnchorageFairbanksJuneau city andWasillaSitka city andKetchikanCordova
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Michael the Archangel ChurchCordova Post Office and CourthouseReception BuildingRed Dragon Historic DistrictMillion Dollar Bridge
Notable people from Cordova
Marie Smith JonesCody McKenzieJohn HooverSandra Zober
People searches in Cordova
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Nearby cities
Valdez (44 mi)Anchorage (130 mi)Seward (131 mi)Palmer (137 mi)Wasilla (147 mi)Houston (158 mi)

Common questions

Cordova — frequently asked

What is the population of Cordova, Alaska?
Cordova has a population of about 2,405, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cordova?
The median home value in Cordova is $384,500, and the median gross rent is $1,359/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cordova safe? What is the crime rate?
Cordova Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 324 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cordova face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chugach County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, landslide, cold wave.
How many schools are in Cordova?
Cordova has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cordova?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Cordova. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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