Cordova, AK Demographics

A map of Cordova's Population by Race

Cordova, Alaska had a population of 2,609 in 2020. It was 62.0% White, 0.3% Black, 14.2% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 9.7% Native American/Other, and 9.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cordova, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Cordova is the 41st most populous. 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's White Population

1,618 residents of Cordova identify as White, or 62.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Cordova roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Cordova is ranked #145 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cordova is more White than neighboring Tatitlek (13.3% White). Cordova is less White than neighboring Valdez (72.9% White), Tonsina (85.5% White), Kenny Lake (86.3% White), and Willow Creek (72.6% White).

Cordova's Black Population

7 residents of Cordova identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cordova roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Cordova is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cordova is more Black than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Black), Tonsina (0% Black), and Kenny Lake (0% Black). Cordova is less Black than neighboring Valdez (0.8% Black), and Willow Creek (0.5% Black).

Cordova's Asian Population

371 residents of Cordova identify as Asian, or 14.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cordova slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Cordova is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

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

Cordova's Hispanic Population

113 residents of Cordova identify as Hispanic, or 4.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cordova roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Cordova is ranked #92 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cordova is more Hispanic than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Hispanic), Tonsina (3.6% Hispanic), Kenny Lake (2.6% Hispanic), and Willow Creek (1.6% Hispanic). Cordova is less Hispanic than neighboring Valdez (6.8% Hispanic).

Cordova's Native American/Other Population

252 residents of Cordova identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 9.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cordova slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Cordova is ranked #228 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cordova is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valdez (8.7% Native American/Other), Tonsina (1.8% Native American/Other), and Kenny Lake (5.1% Native American/Other). Cordova is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tatitlek (82.2% Native American/Other), and Willow Creek (10% Native American/Other).

Cordova's Multiracial Population

248 residents of Cordova identify as Multiracial, or 9.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cordova roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Cordova is ranked #96 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cordova is more Multiracial than neighboring Valdez (8.3% Multiracial), Tatitlek (4.4% Multiracial), Tonsina (9.1% Multiracial), and Kenny Lake (6% Multiracial). Cordova is less Multiracial than neighboring Willow Creek (15.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.