Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
AK · FIPS 02020 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 288,976 | — | #250 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $103,284 | +37.4% | #140 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.2 years | -9.5% | #2,947 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $395,900 | +40.4% | #293 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,489 | +28.0% | #253 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.0% | #564 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Anchorage Municipality has a population of 288,976, making it the #250 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $103,284, ranking #140 out of 3,222 counties — 37.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Anchorage Municipality is $395,900 (+40.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,489/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.9%.
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90.1% of residents in Anchorage Municipality have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has a total population of 288,976, making it the 250th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Anchorage Municipality is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $103,284, which ranks #140 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Anchorage Municipality is $395,900, 40.4% above the national median. Renters in Anchorage Municipality pay a median gross rent of $1,489 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Anchorage Municipality, 38.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Anchorage Municipality is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (9.8%).
All data for Anchorage Municipality, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.