CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
Alaska · Fairbanks North Star · 1,104 residents · 1,326.298 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest old in AK53.2 yrs#20highest commute in AK32.0 min#23lowest low broadband in AK83.3%#31lowest low density in AK#130 US0.83/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Fairbanks North Star, AK
The short version
Census Tract 17 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $286,500. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,104
−3%since 2020
from 1,134 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 1 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.2
+16%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,458
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,286 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,196
+51%since 2020
from $35,250 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+33%since 2020
from 0.322 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
Retail trade11%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Other services1.8%
Education & health services0.8%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$286,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $164,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
62.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(959)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.1%(149)
Diversity Score33.4%(379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(894)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(114)
Diversity Score40.8%(451)
Diversity Score
41
+22%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.0 min
−5%since 2020
from 33.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Female
46.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,104 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 $91,458 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 $286,500.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.5% 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 8.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Fairbanks North StarDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024