CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Alaska · Anchorage · 3,508 residents · 0.623 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest foreign-born in AK18.9%#18highest density in AK5,631/sq mi#34highest high poverty in AK14.0%#42lowest low broadband in AK86.8%TRACT SHAPE · Anchorage, AK
The short version
Census Tract 21 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,519. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $309,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,508
+3%since 2020
from 3,392 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,631 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 5,445 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 36.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,519
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,689
+21%since 2020
from $34,473 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−1%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
Information7.9%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Construction1.1%
Retail trade1.1%
Manufacturing1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$309,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $230,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,085 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
62.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−8%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(2,301)
Black5.5%(185)
Hispanic / Latino6%(203)
Asian5.3%(179)
Other15.4%(524)
Diversity Score63.3%(2,148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(1,874)
Black1.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(171)
Asian6.5%(228)
Other33.8%(1,184)
Diversity Score74.2%(2,604)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.4 min
+1%since 2020
from 17.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Female
48.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Foreign born
18.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,508 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $89,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $309,300, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 14.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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