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Anchorage

Kentucky · 2,500 residents · 2.959 sq mi
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Anchorage is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $698,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 262% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,500
+10%since 2000
from 2,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
845 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 765 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Anchorage
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$188,906
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,043
+45%since 2000
from $63,988 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$698,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
4.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+22%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(2,222)
Black1.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian3.7%(92)
Other3.6%(91)
Diversity Score24.5%(613)
Diversity Score
25
+241%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anchorage, Kentucky?

Anchorage, Kentucky has about 2,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anchorage, Kentucky?

The typical household in Anchorage, Kentucky earns about $188,906 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 $698,500.

How educated are people in Anchorage, Kentucky?

About 77.3% 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 3.8% 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 418 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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