As of 2021, the population of Valdez, Alaska, is estimated to be around 4,000 people. The town is situated in the southern part of the state, near Prince William Sound. Valdez was originally founded as a gold rush town in 1898, but now serves as a center for commercial fishing, oil storage, and tourism. The town is surrounded by the Chugach Mountains and glaciers, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Valdez experienced a devastating oil spill in 1989, when the Exxon Valdez tanker crashed into a reef, causing one of the worst environmental disasters in history.
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