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Fort Greely

Alaska · 309 residents · 11.025 sq mi
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Fort Greely has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,857. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
8% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
−33%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.4
+21%since 2000
from 23.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03136279401K1990201020202024Fort Greely
2024111
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,857
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,644
+140%since 2000
from $12,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,214
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
92.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(266)
Black18.9%(87)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(71)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.6%(316)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(194)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(79)
Asian2.9%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.3%(180)
Diversity Score
58
−15%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.6 min
−37%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.1%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Greely, Alaska?

Fort Greely, Alaska has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Greely, Alaska?

The typical household in Fort Greely, Alaska earns about $57,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Greely, Alaska expensive?

In Fort Greely, Alaska, the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Greely, Alaska?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Greely, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Greely, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Fort Greely, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Greely, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Greely, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 838 residents, a change of about -73 percent over that period.

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