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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Anchorage Metro

Anchorage, AK · 2 counties · 398,328 residents · 26,414.31 sq mi
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Anchorage is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,476. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,379.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
398,328
+25%since 2000
from 319,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+8%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
252K293K334K375K416K1990201020202024Anchorage
2024402K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,476
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,663
+58%since 2000
from $24,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,379
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,769 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(233,157)
Black4.7%(15,065)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(16,284)
Asian4.6%(14,609)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(117,113)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(239,282)
Black3.7%(14,836)
Hispanic / Latino8%(31,682)
Asian7.2%(28,796)
Other17.8%(71,071)
Diversity Score70.9%(282,462)
Segregation Score32.7%(130,302)
Diversity Score
71
+94%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

AnchorageCENTRAL287,155
What's inside

2 component counties

AnchorageCENTRAL287,155Matanuska-Susitna118,666
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anchorage, AK?

Anchorage, AK has about 398,328 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anchorage, AK?

The typical household in Anchorage, AK earns about $82,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anchorage, AK expensive?

In Anchorage, AK, the median home is worth about $303,379, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Anchorage, AK?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Anchorage, AK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anchorage, AK?

About 9.2% of people in Anchorage, AK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anchorage, AK grown since 1990?

Yes, Anchorage, AK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132,307 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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