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Anchorage

Kentucky · 2,547 residents (2025 est.) · 2.959 sq mi
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Anchorage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $199,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $854,200. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 213% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,506
+11%since 2000
from 2,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−7%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,547 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Anchorage
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$199,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,393
+43%since 2000
from $63,988 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+13%since 2010
from 0.470 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$854,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,578
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,764 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.6%
+42.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+41%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,184)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(2,100)
Black3.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(164)
Asian2.5%(63)
Other4.1%(102)
Diversity Score36.3%(909)
Diversity Score
36
+405%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anchorage, Kentucky?

Anchorage, Kentucky has about 2,506 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anchorage, Kentucky?

The typical household in Anchorage, Kentucky earns about $199,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anchorage, Kentucky expensive?

In Anchorage, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $854,200, and the typical rent is about $1,578 a month.

How educated are people in Anchorage, Kentucky?

About 83.8% of adults age 25 and over in Anchorage, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anchorage, Kentucky?

About 11.9% of people in Anchorage, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anchorage, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Anchorage, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 424 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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