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Primrose

Alaska · 96 residents · 34.469 sq mi
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Primrose has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $400,000. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
+3%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+17%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
346891311741990201020202024Primrose
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,938
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$43,013
+128%since 2000
from $18,904 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information54.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing19.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,000
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
7.9% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+175%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(6)
Asian3.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.1%(24)
Diversity Score
25
+773%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
10.3%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
89.7%
+47.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Primrose, Alaska?

Primrose, Alaska has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Primrose, Alaska?

The typical household in Primrose, Alaska earns about $70,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Primrose, Alaska expensive?

In Primrose, Alaska, the median home is worth about $400,000.

How educated are people in Primrose, Alaska?

About 45.3% of adults age 25 and over in Primrose, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Primrose, Alaska?

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

Has Primrose, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Primrose, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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