Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02240 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,068 #2,730 / 3,222
15th
Median Household Income $73,882 -1.7% #924 / 3,222
71th
Median Age 38.1 years -2.1% #2,554 / 3,222
21th
Median Home Value $282,000 +0.0% #723 / 3,222
78th
Median Gross Rent $1,351 +16.2% #361 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 12.7% +0.8% #1,447 / 3,222
55th

Demographics

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has a population of 7,068, making it the #2,730 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.4%
Native Born
8.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $73,882, ranking #924 out of 3,222 counties — 1.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.

Median Household Income
$73,882 −1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #924 of 3,222
71th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,692 −3.8% vs nat'l
Rank #857 of 3,222
73th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.7% +0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,447 of 3,222
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.2% +16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,584 of 3,222
20th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2% −31.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,475 of 3,222
54th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.2 min −34.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,992 of 3,222
7th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $282,000 (+0.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,351/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.

Median Home Value
$282,000 +0.0% vs nat'l
Rank #723 of 3,222
78th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,351 +16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #361 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.7% +16.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,580 of 3,222
51th percentile
74.7% Homeownership

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Health

85.2% of residents in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area have health insurance coverage, which is 7.1% below the national rate.

85.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
85.2% −7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,859 of 3,222
11th percentile

About Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska has a total population of 7,068, making it the 2,730th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $73,882, which ranks #924 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.

The median home value in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $282,000, 0.0% above the national median. Renters in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area pay a median gross rent of $1,351 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.2 min.

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (8.9%).

All data for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 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.