Valdez, AK is a small town in the state of Alaska that offers its 3,966 residents diverse activities and amenities. Businesses in Valdez range from local restaurants to art galleries and retail stores. Year-round outdoor activities include biking, hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding and hunting. The city also hosts many events such as the Mount Marathon Race and Ice Festival each year. Valdez is home to several demographic organizations such as the Native Village of Eyak Council and Alaska Youth Advocates. There is also plenty of sports to enjoy in Valdez like basketball at Valdez Middle/High School or softball games at the Valdez Sports Complex.
The population in Valdez is 3,966. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Valdez is 40.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Valdez is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Valdez
- 57.9% are married
- 18.7% are divorced
- 34.0% are married with children
- 23.0% have children, but are single
Race in Valdez
- 82.1% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 2.3% are Asian
- 1.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander