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Government Hill

Alaska · Anchorage · 6,023 residents · 2.314 sq mi
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Government Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,886. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $500,005. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Anchorage median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Government Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,023
Population density
2,603 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,886
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,893
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$500,005
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,134
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.2%
72.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic36%(2,171)
Black6.7%(403)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(967)
Asian5.4%(328)
Other35.8%(2,154)
Diversity Score88.6%(5,338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36%(2,171)
Black6.7%(403)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(967)
Asian5.4%(328)
Other35.8%(2,154)
Diversity Score88.6%(5,338)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Foreign born
19.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska?

Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska has about 6,023 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska?

The typical household in Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $49,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $500,005, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Government Hill, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 45.9% of people in Government Hill, 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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