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CITY · 2010 ACS

Badger

Alaska · 19,482 residents · 65.704 sq mi
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Badger is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $197,200. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,482
+1%vs 2011
vs 19,266 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
297 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 293 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.4
+7%vs 2011
vs 29.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,283
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $82,515 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,659
−2%vs 2011
vs $30,238 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.322 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $203,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,339 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−22.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−3%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(15,770)
Black1.6%(314)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(914)
Asian1.8%(343)
Other10%(1,925)
Diversity Score39.6%(7,638)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(15,807)
Black2.6%(500)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(880)
Asian1.6%(317)
Other7.8%(1,520)
Diversity Score37.5%(7,309)
Diversity Score
38
−5%vs 2011
vs 40 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Female
49.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, Alaska?

Badger, Alaska has about 19,482 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Badger, Alaska?

The typical household in Badger, Alaska earns about $82,283 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 $197,200, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Badger, Alaska?

About 17.7% 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 5.0% of people in Badger, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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