Fox
Fox is home to 80 people in Alaska. At a median age of 64.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 30% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has fallen 73% since 2000. There are 6 people per square mile.
What stands out about Fox
What changed most since 1990
- Median age37.1 → 64.9 (+27.8 years)US over the same years: +6.0 years
- Adults with a bachelor's degree14.4% → 0.0% (−14.4 pts)US over the same years: +15.3 pts
- Homes owned by their occupants56.4% → 30.2% (−26.3 pts)US over the same years: +0.9 pts
Among the 17 cities and towns in the Fairbanks metro
- 13th in household income$76,198
- 17th in share with a bachelor's degree0.0%
- Tied for 15th in diversity score0.0
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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%.
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Share of the 39 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.
Fox, decade by decade
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Bachelor's degree+ | Diversity score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 259 | $67,802 | $210,006 | 14.4% | 11.9 |
| 2000 | 300 | $93,225 | $193,642 | 15.7% | 29.4 |
| 2010 | 417 | $94,618 | $279,370 | 18.9% | 43.4 |
| 2020 | 406 | – | – | 0.0% | 56.6 |
| 2024 | 80 | $76,198 | – | 0.0% | 0.0 |
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 Fox, Alaska?
Fox, Alaska has about 80 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fox, Alaska?
The typical household in Fox, Alaska earns about $76,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Fox, Alaska?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fox, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fox, Alaska?
About 21.3% of people in Fox, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.
Has Fox, Alaska grown since 1990?
Yes, Fox, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024