Cordova, AK
| Election | Margin |
|---|---|
| 2008 | R+11.7 |
| 2012 | R+13.9 |
| 2016 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | R+3.6 |
| 2024 | R+0.6 |
Turnout is unavailable because a compatible reported ballots-cast numerator and denominator are not both present.
| Population | 2,453 |
|---|---|
| Latest presidential result | R+0.6 (2024) |
| Results on record | 2008–2024 presidential |
| Median household income | $85,132 |
| County | Chugach Census Area |
| State | AK |
Place narrative
Cordova's economy and politics revolve around the commercial fishing industry, making fisheries policy and environmental regulation perennial local concerns. The town's road-inaccessible location reinforces a tight-knit, resource-dependent community identity.
Presidential history
| Year | Won | Margin | Democratic | Republican | Other | Candidate total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | −0.6% | 406 | 411 | 44 | 861 |
| 2020 | R | −3.6% | 634 | 684 | 70 | 1,388 |
| 2016 | R | −5.9% | 465 | 535 | 195 | 1,195 |
| 2012 | R | −13.9% | 438 | 587 | 49 | 1,074 |
| 2008 | R | −11.7% | 489 | 622 | 22 | 1,133 |
These Census-place returns are modeled candidate-vote estimates on Census boundaries unless a row explicitly says certified. They are not automatically the official city or town return.
Demographics
| Race & Ethnicity | |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Black | 0.2% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Income & Age | |
| Median household income | $85,132 |
| Poverty rate | 2.9% |
| Median age | 37.8 |
| Age 18–29 | 18.9% |
| Age 65 and older | 20.3% |
| Education & Language | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25+) | 31.5% |
| Speaks a non-English language at home | 16.7% |
ACS 5-year survey estimates, subject to a margin of error. Race shares are single-race; Hispanic or Latino is a separate, overlapping ethnicity.
Ancestry, religious adherence, and side-by-side parent comparisons appear on the Chugach Census Area county page and the AK state page.