CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Alaska · Fairbanks North Star · 3,609 residents · 1.813 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26lowest low home value in AK$239,000#36lowest low income in AK$68,527#37highest rent burden in AK49.1%#51highest density in AK1,991/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Fairbanks North Star, AK
The short version
Census Tract 6 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,527. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $239,000.
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%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,609
−10%since 2020
from 4,005 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,991 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 2,209 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+12%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,527
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,521 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,857
+5%since 2020
from $36,915 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−4%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Other services5.7%
Retail trade4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Manufacturing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$239,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $207,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,145 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+8%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(2,447)
Black1.6%(63)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(755)
Asian5.6%(226)
Other12.8%(514)
Diversity Score71.4%(2,860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,793)
Black7.3%(265)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(447)
Asian2.8%(102)
Other27.8%(1,002)
Diversity Score81.8%(2,953)
Diversity Score
82
+15%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.4 min
−9%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% 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 3,609 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 $68,527 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 $1,230 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.4% 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 8.4% 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