Cordova, AK Demographics

A map of Cordova's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,735	1,618	70.7%	62.0%
Multiracial	307	248	12.5%	9.5%
Asian	212	371	8.6%	14.2%
Native American/Other	112	252	4.6%	9.7%
Hispanic	82	113	3.3%	4.3%
Black	5	7	0.2%	0.3%

Cordova, Alaska has an estimated population of 2,453, a decrease from the 2,609 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 12.5% Multiracial, 8.6% Asian, 4.6% Native American/Other, 3.3% Hispanic, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cordova, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cordova has become considerably less 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 Cordova, that probability was 57.5% in 2020 and 47.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cordova is ranked the 42nd 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). Cordova was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cordova's White Population

1,735 residents of Cordova, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cordova is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Cordova ranks 145th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Cordova's population has increased from 62.0% to 70.7%.

Cordova is more White than neighboring Tatitlek (0% White), and Kenny Lake (65.1% White). Cordova is less White than neighboring Valdez (74.4% White), Tonsina (100% White), and Willow Creek (83.3% White).

Cordova's Black Population

5 residents of Cordova, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cordova is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Cordova ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Black residents' share of Cordova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Cordova is more Black than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Black), Tonsina (0% Black), Kenny Lake (0% Black), and Willow Creek (0% Black). Cordova is less Black than neighboring Valdez (2.6% Black).

Cordova's Asian Population

212 residents of Cordova, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cordova is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Cordova ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 14.2% to 8.6%.

Cordova is more Asian than neighboring Valdez (0.4% Asian), Tatitlek (0% Asian), Tonsina (0% Asian), Kenny Lake (0% Asian), and Willow Creek (0% Asian).

Cordova's Hispanic Population

82 residents of Cordova, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cordova is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cordova ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.3%.

Cordova is more Hispanic than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Hispanic), Tonsina (0% Hispanic), Kenny Lake (0% Hispanic), and Willow Creek (0% Hispanic). Cordova is less Hispanic than neighboring Valdez (4.4% Hispanic).

Cordova's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Cordova, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cordova is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cordova ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cordova's population has decreased from 9.7% to 4.6%.

Cordova is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tonsina (0% Native American/Other). Cordova is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valdez (6.2% Native American/Other), Tatitlek (100% Native American/Other), Kenny Lake (20.1% Native American/Other), and Willow Creek (16.7% Native American/Other).

Cordova's Multiracial Population

307 residents of Cordova, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cordova is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Cordova ranks 96th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cordova's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Cordova's population has increased from 9.5% to 12.5%.

Cordova is more Multiracial than neighboring Valdez (11.9% Multiracial), Tatitlek (0% Multiracial), Tonsina (0% Multiracial), and Willow Creek (0% Multiracial). Cordova is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenny Lake (14.9% 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.