Anchorage, AK
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 1.26.21)
AGE IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Age Range | Population | Percent |
20 to 24 years | 23,134 | 7.9% |
25 to 29 years | 26,773 | 9.1% |
30 to 34 years | 24,472 | 8.3% |
35 to 39 years | 20,739 | 7.1% |
40 to 44 years | 17,271 | 5.9% |
45 to 49 years | 17,779 | 6.1% |
50 to 54 years | 18,371 | 6.3% |
55 to 59 years | 19,254 | 6.6% |
60 to 64 years | 16,338 | 5.6% |
65 to 69 years | 11,872 | 4.0% |
70 to 74 years | 8,696 | 3.0% |
75 to 79 years | 4,399 | 1.5% |
80 to 84 years | 3,228 | 1.1% |
85+ years | 2,678 | 0.9% |
The median age in Anchorage is 33.6 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
White | 186,522 | 63.0% |
Black or African American | 16,439 | 5.6% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 21,876 | 7.4% |
Asian | 28,445 | 9.6% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6,890 | 2.3% |
Other | 6,813 | 2.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Education Level | Population | Percent |
Less than 9th grade | 4,710 | 2.5% |
9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7,157 | 3.7% |
High school graduate (includes GED) | 45,753 | 23.8% |
Some college, no degree | 49,990 | 26.0% |
Associate’s degree | 16,665 | 8.7% |
Bachelor’s degree | 42,077 | 21.9% |
Graduate or professional degree | 25,642 | 13.4% |
High school graduate or higher | 180,127 | 93.8% |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 67,719 | 35.3% |
Less than Bachelor’s degree | 124,275 | 64.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Annual Household Income | Percent |
Less than $10,000 | 3.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 10.4% |
$200,000 or more | 10.2% |
Median household income: $83,280
Mean household income: $106,840
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Education Level | Average Income |
Less than high school graduate | $27,632 |
High school graduate (includes GED) | $37,509 |
Some college or Associate’s degree | $43,388 |
Bachelor’s degree | $62,194 |
Graduate or professional degree | $79,785 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Population | Percent | |
Population 15+ years | 233,032 | NA |
Never married | 78,880 | 33.8% |
Now married (except separated) | 114,147 | 49.0% |
Separated | 3,207 | 1.4% |
Widowed | 7,657 | 3.3% |
Divorced | 29,141 | 12.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Population | Percent | |
Living beneath poverty line | 26,498 | 9.2% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Owner-occupied housing units | 64,827 |
Renter-occupied housing units | 41,697 |
Single-family detached units | 55,903 |
Homeownership rate | 60.9% |
Vacancy rate | 8.6% |
Have Broadband Internet Subscription | 88.7% |
Average housing value | $324,339 |
Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,586 |
Average rent | $1,285 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Average income | $106,840 |
Average household size | 2.71 |
Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 72.7% |
Percent disabled | 11.1% |
Percent with health coverage | 87.8% |
Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 18.7 |
Percent workers using public transportation | 1.6% |
Percent veterans | 13.1% |
Percent foreign born | 10.7% |
Percent speaking Spanish at home | 1.4% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Total consumer expenditures per household | $90,650.21 |
Alcoholic beverages | $722.44 |
Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $425.79 |
Beer consumed away from home | $125.78 |
Wine consumed away from home | $64.52 |
Apparel & services | $2,662.66 |
Men’s apparel | $509.15 |
Women’s apparel | $887.36 |
Children’s apparel | $410.63 |
Boys’ apparel | $139.42 |
Girls’ apparel | $153.73 |
Footwear | $600.66 |
Dining out (food away from home) | $4,571.53 |
Dining out – Breakfast | $461.67 |
Dining out – Lunch | $1,420.21 |
Dining out – Dinner | $2,128.48 |
Education | $1,937.36 |
Entertainment / recreation | $3,900.98 |
Club membership fees | $292.69 |
Dating services | $0.98 |
Pet food | $300.68 |
Pet services | $81.06 |
Food consumed at home | $6,275.70 |
Bakery products consumed at home | $822.69 |
Dairy products consumed at home | $642.52 |
Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $1,240.53 |
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,385.21 |
Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $606.62 |
Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $2,184.75 |
Health care | $6,905.50 |
Medical services | $1,298.90 |
Nonprescription drugs | $170.23 |
Household Services | $2,497.06 |
Care for the elderly and handicapped | $79.99 |
Lawn and garden services | $520.66 |
Housekeeping services | $217.48 |
PC repair | $8.23 |
Housing | $28,574.29 |
Home improvements | $3,068.94 |
Utilities, fuel, and public services | $5,756.57 |
Phone services | $2,125.96 |
Water | $861.27 |
Life and other insurance | $518.30 |
Pensions and social security | $9,979.36 |
Personal care products and services | $1,102.52 |
Hair care products | $132.26 |
Personal care products | $479.91 |
Local transportation | $10,295.21 |
Gasoline | $2,689.73 |
Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,414.66 |
Travel | $2,712.07 |
Airline fares | $675.61 |
Auto / truck rental on trips | $32.69 |
Lodging on trips | $734.07 |
Food and drink on trips | $655.44 |
Entertainment on trips | $229.57 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
% with any debt in collections | 31% |
Average debt in collections | $2,035 |
% with medical debt in collections | 17% |
Average medical debt in collections | $1,404 |
% with student loan debt | 16% |
Average student loan debt | $16,189 |
Average monthly student loan payment | $201 |
% with auto debt | 30% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Year | Population | Percent |
January 2019 | 7,887 | 5.3% |
February 2019 | 8,047 | 5.5% |
March 2019 | 7,918 | 5.4% |
April 2019 | 7,351 | 5.0% |
May 2019 | 7,522 | 5.1% |
June 2019 | 7,812 | 5.3% |
July 2019 | 7,131 | 4.9% |
August 2019 | 6,845 | 4.7% |
September 2019 | 7,127 | 4.9% |
October 2019 | 7,068 | 4.8% |
November 2019 | 7,279 | 4.9% |
December 2019 | 7,083 | 4.8% |
January 2020 | 7,426 | 5.1% |
February 2020 | 6,463 | 4.5% |
March 2020 | 6,845 | 4.7% |
April 2020 | 19,995 | 13.9% |
May 2020 | 17,614 | 12.3% |
June 2020 | 17,807 | 12.0% |
July 2020 | 15,729 | 10.8% |
August 2020 | 9,185 | 6.5% |
September 2020 | 9,194 | 6.4% |
October 2020 | 8,069 | 5.3% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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