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Scenic Foothills

Alaska · Anchorage · 12,788 residents · 2.028 sq mi
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The short version

Scenic Foothills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $329,313. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Scenic Foothills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,788
Population density
6,306 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,583
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,270
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,313
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,832
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(6,419)
Black8.6%(1,095)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(877)
Asian4.9%(624)
Other29.5%(3,773)
Diversity Score80.8%(10,336)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(6,419)
Black8.6%(1,095)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(877)
Asian4.9%(624)
Other29.5%(3,773)
Diversity Score80.8%(10,336)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
6.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska?

Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska has about 12,788 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska?

The typical household in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $105,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $329,313, and the typical rent is about $1,832 a month.

How educated are people in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 44.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 5.6% of people in Scenic Foothills, 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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