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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Anchorage

Kentucky · 2,264 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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Anchorage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,969. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $405,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 298% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,264
+9%since 1990
from 2,082 in 1990
1990 – 2025
765 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 704 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+6%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Anchorage
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$133,969
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,644 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$63,988
+79%since 1990
from $35,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$405,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,764
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $875 in 1990
US average: $602
97.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 94.6% in 1990
2.7% rent
3.0
+14%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,030)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian1%(21)
Diversity Score8.8%(183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,184)
Black0.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian1.3%(30)
Diversity Score7.2%(163)
7
−18%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

74.0%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 98.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
35.3%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anchorage, Kentucky?

Anchorage, Kentucky has about 2,264 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anchorage, Kentucky?

The typical household in Anchorage, Kentucky earns about $133,969 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 $405,800, and the typical rent is about $1,764 a month.

How educated are people in Anchorage, Kentucky?

About 74.0% 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 1.9% 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 182 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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