Eielson AFB
Eielson AFB is home to 3,155 people in Alaska. This skews young, with a median age of 22.3. 0% of homes are owner-occupied. Getting to work takes 10 minutes on average. 71% were living in the same home a year earlier. There are 2,245 fewer people here than in 2000.
What stands out about Eielson AFB
What changed most since 1990
- Population5,251 → 3,155 (−40%)US over the same years: +35%
- Adults with a bachelor's degree14.5% → 43.5% (+29.0 pts)US over the same years: +15.3 pts
- Black share11.5% → 5.3% (−6.2 pts)US over the same years: +0.2 pts
Among the 17 cities and towns in the Fairbanks metro
- 16th in household income$68,199
- 6th in share with a bachelor's degree43.5%
- 4th in diversity score71.0
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Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Veterans
Share of the 140 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
Eielson AFB, decade by decade
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Bachelor's degree+ | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,251 | $62,219 | – | 14.5% | 45.2 |
| 2000 | 5,400 | $65,467 | $250,478 | 17.1% | 44.4 |
| 2010 | 2,647 | $91,995 | – | 22.8% | 51.0 |
| 2020 | 2,610 | $86,809 | – | 36.6% | 71.8 |
| 2024 | 3,155 | $68,199 | – | 43.5% | 71.0 |
Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.
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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