Valdez Cordova Census Area (Valdez-Cordova Census Area), Alaska
Valdez Cordova Census Area: former census area in Alaska, United States
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Valdez-Cordova Census Area is a county located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,636. After 9 years in 2019 county had an estimated population of 9,202 inhabitants. The county was created 46 years ago in 1979.
County Snapshot
Valdez-Cordova Census Area at a glance
Valdez-Cordova Census Area currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Alaska counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
ValdezPopulation 3,843
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Valdez-Cordova Census Area
| Population | 9,202 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| Area | 40340 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 15.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 84.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 61.5006,-144.5006 |
| Named for | Cordova, Valdez |
| Altitude | 2,575 feet / 785 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1980 |
| Time Zone | America/Anchorage |
| Local time | 15:02:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.72% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 22℉ Light Snow Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Valdez-Cordova Census Area is located at 61°30'2"N 144°30'2"W (61.5005600, -144.5005600).
Valdez Cordova Census Area map
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The largest city of Valdez-Cordova Census Area is Valdez with a population of 3,843. Other cities include and Cordova population 2,152. See all Valdez-Cordova Census Area cities & populated places.
Valdez-Cordova Census Area Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Valdez-Cordova Census Area.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Valdez | 3,843 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Cordova | 2,152 | City in Alaska, USA |
Weather
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Valdez-Cordova Census Area decreased by 4.72% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,636 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,740 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,734 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,781 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,478 | -3.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,319 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,314 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,220 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,161 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,202 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Alaska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 294,356 | The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. |
| Anchorage Municipality | 287,095 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 110,213 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,651 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 59,414 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Juneau | 31,974 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,849 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks | 30,696 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Eagle River | 24,793 | Community in Alaska, USA |
| Badger | 19,482 | Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Bethel Census Area | 18,437 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,747 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,992 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| College | 12,964 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Nome Census Area | 9,909 | Census area in Alaska, United States |