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Anchor Point

Alaska · 2,105 residents · 91.647 sq mi
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Anchor Point has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,213. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,000. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,105
+14%since 2000
from 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+27%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6831K2K2K2K1990201020202024Anchor Point
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,213
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,778
+65%since 2000
from $18,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+64%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,671)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(32)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,779)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(50)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other11%(231)
Diversity Score32.8%(691)
Diversity Score
33
+473%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anchor Point, Alaska?

Anchor Point, Alaska has about 2,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anchor Point, Alaska?

The typical household in Anchor Point, Alaska earns about $55,213 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anchor Point, Alaska expensive?

In Anchor Point, Alaska, the median home is worth about $190,000, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Anchor Point, Alaska?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Anchor Point, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anchor Point, Alaska?

About 9.2% of people in Anchor Point, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anchor Point, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Anchor Point, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,276 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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