CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9801
Alaska · Anchorage · 4,876 residents · 20.487 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest young in AK#1256 US22.8 yrs#6highest broadband in AK99.2%#13highest rent in AK$2,054#21highest rent burden in AK56.0%TRACT SHAPE · Anchorage, AK
The short version
Census Tract 9801 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,848. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,054 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Anchorage median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,876
−4%since 2020
from 5,089 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
238 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 248 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,848
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,176 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,796
+29%since 2020
from $23,097 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+26.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
−17%since 2020
from 0.308 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Other services7.8%
Public administration5.1%
Information3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Retail trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
Education & health services0.6%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,054
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,768 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(2,645)
Black11.3%(577)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(1,155)
Asian2.6%(133)
Other11.4%(579)
Diversity Score81.5%(4,147)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(2,852)
Black4.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,098)
Asian2.9%(139)
Other11.7%(572)
Diversity Score73.8%(3,600)
Diversity Score
74
−9%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.2 min
+2%since 2020
from 12.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
Female
39.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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 4,876 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 $75,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,054 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.1% 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 5.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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