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NEIGHBORHOOD

Northeast

Alaska · Anchorage · 29,218 residents · 4.667 sq mi
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The short version

Northeast has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $292,737. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Northeast; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,218
Population density
6,261 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,136
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$39,293
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,737
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,518
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(10,204)
Black9.2%(2,675)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,224)
Asian20.3%(5,922)
Other24.6%(7,193)
Diversity Score94.5%(27,603)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(10,204)
Black9.2%(2,675)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,224)
Asian20.3%(5,922)
Other24.6%(7,193)
Diversity Score94.5%(27,603)
Diversity Score
94
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Foreign born
14.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Anchorage

Abbott LoopAirport HeightsBayshore-KlattCampbell ParkChugiakEagle RiverGovernment HillHuffman-O'MalleyMidtownRussian Jack ParkSand LakeScenic FoothillsSpenardTaku-CampbellTurnagainNeighborhoods in Anchorage
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Places similar to Northeast

Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island
Pop 28,351
Bath Beach
Pop 30,170
Rego Park
Pop 29,744
East Elmhurst
Pop 29,093
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NORTHEAST VS
Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island
Income$81,894−1%
Home value$616,948+111%
Population28,351−3%
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NORTHEAST VS
Bath Beach
Income$81,811−2%
Home value$1,035,636+254%
Population30,170+3%
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Rego Park
Income$85,622+3%
Home value$610,513+109%
Population29,744+2%
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East Elmhurst
Income$79,873−4%
Home value$839,146+187%
Population29,093same
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northeast, Anchorage, Alaska?

Northeast, Anchorage, Alaska has about 29,218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northeast, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $83,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northeast, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Northeast, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $292,737, and the typical rent is about $1,518 a month.

How educated are people in Northeast, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Northeast, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.4% of people in Northeast, 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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