CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9800
Alaska · Fairbanks North Star · 9,015 residents · 1,206.656 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest population in AK#961 US9,015#4lowest young in AK#1353 US23.1 yrs#6highest rent in AK$2,293#12highest rent burden in AK60.3%TRACT SHAPE · Fairbanks North Star, AK
The short version
Census Tract 9800 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,406. Population has declined 14% since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,293 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,015
−14%since 2020
from 10,534 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 9 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
+4%since 2020
from 22.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,406
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,132 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,546
+29%since 2020
from $22,146 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−18%since 2020
from 0.370 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
Retail trade2.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
Construction1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,293
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,047 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(6,288)
Black13.9%(1,465)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,551)
Asian2.1%(219)
Other9.6%(1,011)
Diversity Score74.1%(7,809)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(5,152)
Black13.5%(1,217)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(1,187)
Asian2.6%(230)
Other13.6%(1,229)
Diversity Score77.3%(6,971)
Diversity Score
77
+4%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.0 min
+24%since 2020
from 8.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Female
39.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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 9,015 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 $71,406 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 $2,293 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.7% 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 4.5% 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