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Spenard

Alaska · Anchorage · 9,932 residents · 1.937 sq mi
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The short version

Spenard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,751. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $314,003. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Spenard; 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 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,932
Population density
5,128 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,751
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,022
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,003
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,277
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(4,727)
Black3.9%(389)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(906)
Asian13.8%(1,369)
Other25.6%(2,541)
Diversity Score84.9%(8,432)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(4,727)
Black3.9%(389)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(906)
Asian13.8%(1,369)
Other25.6%(2,541)
Diversity Score84.9%(8,432)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Foreign born
15.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Midtown
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Income$80,894same
Home value$599,318+91%
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SPENARD VS
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Home value$237,101−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska?

Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska has about 9,932 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $80,751 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $314,003, and the typical rent is about $1,277 a month.

How educated are people in Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.0% of people in Spenard, 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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