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Eielson AFB

Alaska · 2,610 residents · 29.893 sq mi
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Eielson AFB has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,622. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 2,790 residents. Renters pay a median $1,948 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,610
−52%since 2000
from 5,400 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
87 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
+4%since 2000
from 22.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Eielson AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,622
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,402
+138%since 2000
from $11,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,948
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $909 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
98.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,630)
Black7.5%(196)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(430)
Asian3.7%(96)
Other3.4%(88)
Diversity Score64.2%(1,675)
Diversity Score
64
+66%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 84.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eielson AFB, Alaska?

Eielson AFB, Alaska has about 2,610 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eielson AFB, Alaska earns about $71,622 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 $1,948 a month.

How educated are people in Eielson AFB, Alaska?

About 36.6% 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 0.6% 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 2,641 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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