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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Anchorage

Alaska · 260,283 residents · 1,707.004 sq mi
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Anchorage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,546. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $152,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

260,283
+15%since 1990
from 226,338 in 1990
1990 – 2025
152 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+8%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
219K241K263K285K307K1990201020202024Anchorage
2024289K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,546
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,946 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,287
+29%since 1990
from $19,620 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$152,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $109,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$736
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $564 in 1990
US average: $602
60.1%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
39.9% rent
2.7
+10%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(182,867)
Black6.4%(14,411)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(9,372)
Asian4.8%(10,764)
Diversity Score48.1%(108,836)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(181,982)
Black5.6%(14,667)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(14,799)
Asian5.5%(14,208)
Diversity Score42.1%(109,688)
42
−12%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−34%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Abbott LoopAirport HeightsBayshore-KlattCampbell ParkChugiakEagle RiverGovernment HillHuffman-O'MalleyMidtownNortheastRussian Jack ParkSand LakeScenic FoothillsSpenardTaku-CampbellTurnagainNeighborhoods in Anchorage
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anchorage, Alaska?

Anchorage, Alaska has about 260,283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anchorage, Alaska?

The typical household in Anchorage, Alaska earns about $55,546 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $152,300, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Anchorage, Alaska?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anchorage, Alaska?

About 7.3% of people in Anchorage, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anchorage, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Anchorage, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33,945 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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