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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fairbanks North Star

Alaska · 82,840 residents · 7,334.752 sq mi
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Fairbanks North Star is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,076. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $128,800. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

82,840
+7%since 1990
from 77,720 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.5
+7%since 1990
from 27.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
75K82K89K96K102K1990201020202024Fairbanks North Star
202495K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,076
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,468 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,553
+35%since 1990
from $15,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$679
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $534 in 1990
US average: $602
54.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
46.0% rent
2.6
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(63,948)
Black7.1%(5,496)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,687)
Asian2.6%(2,025)
Diversity Score44.4%(34,491)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(62,942)
Black5.7%(4,719)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(3,440)
Asian2%(1,682)
Diversity Score30.6%(25,387)
31
−31%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 89.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−34%since 1990
from 16.6 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 Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?

Fairbanks North Star, Alaska has about 82,840 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?

The typical household in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska earns about $49,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairbanks North Star, Alaska expensive?

In Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, the median home is worth about $128,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska?

About 7.8% of people in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairbanks North Star, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,120 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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