CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Alaska · Fairbanks North Star · 2,563 residents · 1.556 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low broadband in AK79.0%#27lowest low home value in AK$239,000#32highest per-capita income in AK$57,277#34highest foreign-born in AK12.8%TRACT SHAPE · Fairbanks North Star, AK
The short version
Census Tract 5 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,136. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $239,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,563
−10%since 2020
from 2,858 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,647 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 1,837 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−15%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,136
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,322 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,277
+50%since 2020
from $38,266 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+28.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+10%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.3%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
Information6.4%
Wholesale trade6%
Retail trade2.9%
Education & health services1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Other services0.5%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$239,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $193,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $981 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
64.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+1%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,588)
Black6%(171)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(321)
Asian13.2%(378)
Other14%(400)
Diversity Score79.7%(2,279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,661)
Black2.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino6%(153)
Asian13.1%(336)
Other13.8%(353)
Diversity Score67.5%(1,729)
Diversity Score
67
−15%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.4 min
−4%since 2020
from 19.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
46.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
12.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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 2,563 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 $78,136 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 $239,000, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.
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 6.0% 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