Valdez Cordova County Public RecordsAlaska

As of the 2020 Census, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, has a population of approximately 9,982. The median age is 41.6 years, with 52.3% male and 47.7% female. Racially, 73.8% are White, 12.2% Alaska Native or American Indian, 2.3% Asian, 0.9% Black or African American, and 11.6% identify as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.

Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, did not have its own county government, as Alaska is organized into boroughs and census areas. As of the 2020 census, its population was approximately 9,202. Voter registration trends show a majority identifying as unaffiliated or nonpartisan (about 59%), with Republicans and Democrats accounting for roughly 29% and 11%, respectively. Residents vote in state, federal, and local elections, with recent results favoring Republican candidates. Polling is conducted at designated community centers and city offices in towns like Valdez and Cordova. Local election administration is managed by the Alaska Division of Elections.

Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK, features about 10 public schools, including Valdez High School. Around 92% of adults have a high school diploma, while about 22% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average public school test scores rank approximately 10% above the Alaska state average. Educational programs emphasize STEM and Native heritage. School safety measures meet state standards, with low incident rates reported. Adult education opportunities are available via local campuses and online resources, supporting continued learning for residents.

As of recent data, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK, has an employment rate of approximately 59%. Leading industries are educational services, health care, and social assistance (25%), followed by transportation and warehousing, and utilities (14%), and arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services (13%). The most common occupation types are management, business, science, and arts (31%). Around 76% of workers commute by car, with a mean travel time of 13 minutes. Major employment locations include Valdez, Cordova, and surrounding communities.

Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK, features a homeownership rate around 70%, with median home values near $270,000 and median gross rents roughly $1,000 (as of 2022). Housing types include single-family homes, cabins, and apartments, primarily in Valdez, Cordova, and rural neighborhoods. The real estate market has seen steady appreciation (approx. 3% annually), with limited inventory. Property taxes average 1.2% of assessed value. Local industry revolves around fishing, oil, and tourism, impacting market demand and rental availability.

Valdez-Cordova, formerly a census area in Alaska (now divided into Chugach and Copper River Census Areas), typically reports relatively low crime rates compared to national averages. According to recent Alaska Department of Public Safety reports, the area experiences about 200 total crimes annually, including approximately 15 violent crimes and 185 property crimes. The crime rate is about 21 per 1,000 residents, lower than Alaska’s overall rate of 37. Crime statistics are compiled yearly, with law enforcement emphasizing community reporting and public safety initiatives for continued low crime levels.