Chena Ridge, AK Demographics

A map of Chena Ridge's Population by Race

Chena Ridge, Alaska has an estimated population of 5,881, a slight decrease from the 6,015 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.3% White, 9.6% Native American/Other, 7.8% Multiracial, 5.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Asian, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chena Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chena Ridge has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chena Ridge, that probability was 39.7% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chena Ridge is ranked the 21st most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chena Ridge was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chena Ridge's White Population

4,367 residents of Chena Ridge, or 74.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chena Ridge is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Chena Ridge ranks 88th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chena Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Chena Ridge's population has decreased from 76.6% to 74.3%.

Chena Ridge is more White than neighboring College (55.9% White), and South Van Horn (66.1% White). Chena Ridge is less White than neighboring Ester (79.8% White), Goldstream (86.9% White), and Farmers Loop (81.6% White).

Chena Ridge's Black Population

29 residents of Chena Ridge, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chena Ridge is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Chena Ridge ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chena Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Black residents' share of Chena Ridge's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Chena Ridge is more Black than neighboring Goldstream (0% Black), South Van Horn (0% Black), and Farmers Loop (0% Black). Chena Ridge is less Black than neighboring Ester (2.2% Black), and College (3.4% Black).

Chena Ridge's Asian Population

110 residents of Chena Ridge, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chena Ridge is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Chena Ridge ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chena Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Asian residents' share of Chena Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Chena Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Ester (0% Asian), Goldstream (0% Asian), South Van Horn (0.5% Asian), and Farmers Loop (1% Asian). Chena Ridge is less Asian than neighboring College (6% Asian).

Chena Ridge's Hispanic Population

347 residents of Chena Ridge, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chena Ridge is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Chena Ridge ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chena Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Chena Ridge's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.9%.

Chena Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Ester (3.8% Hispanic), Goldstream (5% Hispanic), and South Van Horn (3.3% Hispanic). Chena Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring College (9.8% Hispanic), and Farmers Loop (7.2% Hispanic).

Chena Ridge's Native American/Other Population

567 residents of Chena Ridge, or 9.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chena Ridge is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Chena Ridge ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chena Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chena Ridge's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.6%.

Chena Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ester (7.6% Native American/Other), Goldstream (1.2% Native American/Other), College (8.9% Native American/Other), and Farmers Loop (3.6% Native American/Other). Chena Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Van Horn (30.1% Native American/Other).

Chena Ridge's Multiracial Population

461 residents of Chena Ridge, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chena Ridge is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Chena Ridge ranks 116th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chena Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Chena Ridge's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.8%.

Chena Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Ester (6.5% Multiracial), Goldstream (7% Multiracial), South Van Horn (0% Multiracial), and Farmers Loop (6.5% Multiracial). Chena Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring College (15.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.