Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
AK · FIPS 02090 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95,460 | — | #647 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,267 | +17.5% | #343 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.5 years | -16.5% | #3,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $298,200 | +5.8% | #639 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,459 | +25.5% | #273 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | -51.4% | #117 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fairbanks North Star Borough has a population of 95,460, making it the #647 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $88,267, ranking #343 out of 3,222 counties — 17.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.1% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $298,200 (+5.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,459/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.7%.
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Health
90.7% of residents in Fairbanks North Star Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.
About Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska has a total population of 95,460, making it the 647th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $88,267, which ranks #343 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $298,200, 5.8% above the national median. Renters in Fairbanks North Star Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,459 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, 33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.
Fairbanks North Star Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%).
All data for Fairbanks North Star Borough, 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.