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Badger

Alaska · 19,031 residents · 65.704 sq mi
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Badger is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $231,200. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,031
+1%since 2019
from 18,911 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 288 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+3%since 2019
from 31.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,872
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,111 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,143
+19%since 2019
from $36,250 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $224,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,553
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,309 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 73.6% in 2019
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−10%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75%(14,192)
Black3.8%(718)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,448)
Asian0.9%(166)
Other12.6%(2,387)
Diversity Score51.7%(9,774)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(13,810)
Black2%(385)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(1,119)
Asian2%(385)
Other11.9%(2,259)
Diversity Score48.5%(9,230)
Diversity Score
48
−6%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
−1%since 2019
from 22.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
45.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, Alaska?

Badger, Alaska has about 19,031 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Badger, Alaska?

The typical household in Badger, Alaska earns about $92,872 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 $231,200, and the typical rent is about $1,553 a month.

How educated are people in Badger, Alaska?

About 23.2% 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 6.1% 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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