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Eagle River

Alaska · Anchorage · 25,986 residents · 207.557 sq mi
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The short version

Eagle River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,768. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $432,834. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Anchorage median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Eagle River; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,986
Population density
125 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,768
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,726
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$432,834
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,120
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(18,972)
Black3.8%(984)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,063)
Asian3.4%(874)
Other11.9%(3,093)
Diversity Score55.5%(14,420)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(18,972)
Black3.8%(984)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,063)
Asian3.4%(874)
Other11.9%(3,093)
Diversity Score55.5%(14,420)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
5.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska?

Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska has about 25,986 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska?

The typical household in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $141,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $432,834, and the typical rent is about $2,120 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 4.0% of people in Eagle River, Anchorage, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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