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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Alaska · 6,808 residents · 24,832.27 sq mi
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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,808
+10%since 2000
from 6,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+18%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,941
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,776 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,885
+91%since 2000
from $16,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(4,780)
Black1.9%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(167)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(944)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(4,993)
Black1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(376)
Asian1.3%(87)
Other17%(1,156)
Diversity Score51%(3,471)
Segregation Score29.4%(2,001)
Diversity Score
51
+234%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−60.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska has about 6,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska earns about $66,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $179,300, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?

About 10.1% of people in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 895 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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