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Anderson

Alaska · 177 residents · 42.201 sq mi
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Anderson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,125. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 190 residents. 9% 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 $162,500. Households here earn about 33% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−52%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+16%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
862383915436951990201020202024Anderson
2024140
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,522
+74%since 2000
from $23,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+26%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(304)
Black4.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(87)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(15)
Diversity Score23.8%(42)
Diversity Score
24
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
Female
30.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson, Alaska?

Anderson, Alaska has about 177 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson, Alaska?

The typical household in Anderson, Alaska earns about $103,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, Alaska expensive?

In Anderson, Alaska, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson, Alaska?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, Alaska?

About 6.6% of people in Anderson, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 467 residents, a change of about -73 percent over that period.

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