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Midtown

Alaska · Anchorage · 6,125 residents · 2.236 sq mi
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The short version

Midtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,826. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $319,401. Households here earn about 31% less than the Anchorage median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Midtown; 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 35.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,125
Population density
2,739 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,826
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,443
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,401
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,151
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.1%
72.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(2,349)
Black5.8%(354)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(803)
Asian7.8%(477)
Other35%(2,142)
Diversity Score88%(5,390)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(2,349)
Black5.8%(354)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(803)
Asian7.8%(477)
Other35%(2,142)
Diversity Score88%(5,390)
Diversity Score
88
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
Female
40.9%
Foreign born
16.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska?

Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska has about 6,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska?

The typical household in Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $70,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $319,401, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midtown, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 9.3% of people in Midtown, 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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