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Chevak, Alaska, in Wade Hampton county, is 490 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. The city is home to some 765 residents.
In Chevak, about 37% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Chevak tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. Chevak somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
The people of the city are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Chevak had a median family income of $27,375.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Chevak was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Chevak, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Chevak you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Chevak, 2% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Chevak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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