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Eielson AFB

Alaska · 3,155 residents · 29.893 sq mi
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Eielson AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,199. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 2,245 residents. Renters pay a median $2,103 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 22.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,155
−42%since 2000
from 5,400 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
106 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Eielson AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,199
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,465
+147%since 2000
from $11,512 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+46%since 2010
from 0.251 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,103
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $909 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Eielson AFB on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(4,292)
Black9.2%(496)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(314)
Asian2%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(2,084)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(1,929)
Black5.3%(167)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(587)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other14.3%(451)
Diversity Score71%(2,241)
Diversity Score
71
+84%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−8%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 84.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 1.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2017
from 97.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eielson AFB, Alaska?

Eielson AFB, Alaska has about 3,155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eielson AFB, Alaska?

The typical household in Eielson AFB, Alaska earns about $68,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eielson AFB, Alaska expensive?

In Eielson AFB, Alaska, the typical rent is about $2,103 a month.

How educated are people in Eielson AFB, Alaska?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eielson AFB, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eielson AFB, Alaska?

About 3.9% of people in Eielson AFB, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eielson AFB, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Eielson AFB, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,096 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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