Alaska Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 288,976 (100%) |
| Population Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 64 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $103,284 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,144 |
| Median Home Value | $395,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 120,348 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 69,393 (57.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 39,204 (32.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,751 (9.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 108,597 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Family Households | 68,376 (63.0%) |
The table below compares Anchorage Borough to the other 30 boroughs / census areas (ca) and borough equivalents in Alaska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 2 | 97th |
| Per Capita Income | # 8 | 76th |
| Diversity Index | # 5 | 86th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alaska Census Data Comparison Tool.
