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Badger

Alaska · 18,677 residents · 65.704 sq mi
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Badger is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $310,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,677
−2%since 2023
from 19,033 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
284 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 290 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+2%since 2023
from 34.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
18K19K20K21K21K201020202024Badger
202419K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,183
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,042 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,127
+4%since 2023
from $51,997 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+2%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $291,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,629
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,672 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(14,796)
Black1.2%(222)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(1,200)
Asian1.4%(263)
Other13.4%(2,552)
Diversity Score46.7%(8,883)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(14,270)
Black0.8%(156)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,149)
Asian1.1%(201)
Other15.5%(2,901)
Diversity Score48.5%(9,062)
Diversity Score
49
+4%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 22.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
42.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, Alaska?

Badger, Alaska has about 18,677 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Badger, Alaska?

The typical household in Badger, Alaska earns about $97,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Badger, Alaska expensive?

In Badger, Alaska, the median home is worth about $310,600, and the typical rent is about $1,629 a month.

How educated are people in Badger, Alaska?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Badger, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Badger, Alaska?

About 4.2% of people in Badger, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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