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Chitina, AK
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
Population
100
Land area
84.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
0
Chitina and its ZIP codes
Local data for Chitina, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Copper River Census Area. PPP loans are for Chitina.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,561
1,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.6M
FY 2026, $16,664 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chitina, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
70° / -11°F
14.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chitina, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Chitina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenny LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 194.5 |
| TonsinaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 159 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chitina, AK in?
- Chitina is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Chitina, AK?
- About 100 people live in Chitina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chitina?
- Nearby places include Kenny Lake (20 mi), Tonsina (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023