Anchorage, AK

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    401,964
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.6
    0.565% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.25%
    3.16% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $100,505
    4.78% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $379,100
    5.63% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    190,131
    0.463% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Anchorage, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97% of the residents in Anchorage, AK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Anchorage, AK are University of Alaska Anchorage (1,698 degrees awarded in 2024), Charter College (1,304 degrees), and Alaska Pacific University (169 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Anchorage, AK was $379,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

    Most people in Anchorage, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Anchorage, AK was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Anchorage Ice Sculpting
    Photo by Emma Forsberg
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    Population & Diversity

    Anchorage, AK is home to a population of 402k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.63% of Anchorage, AK residents were born outside of the country (34.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (242k people) in Anchorage, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 30.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97% of Anchorage, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Anchorage, AK was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Anchorage, AK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      242k ± 922
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      37.6k ± 2.11k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      30.2k ± 1.19k
    8.34%
    Hispanic Population
    33.5k people

    In 2024, there were 6.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (242k people) in Anchorage, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 30.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.34% of the people in Anchorage, AK are hispanic (33.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Anchorage, AK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alaska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.63%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    34.7k people
    8.72%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    34.9k people

    As of 2024, 8.63% of Anchorage, AK residents (34.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Anchorage, AK was 8.72%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      14,327 ± 950
    2. Vietnam
      7,862 ± 638
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      5,967 ± 588

    Anchorage, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Anchorage, AK.

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    Health

    89.6% of the population of Anchorage, AK has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 8.2% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 5.69% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 131 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,033 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alaska

    Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1,033 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alaska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.4%
    Uninsured
    43.6%
    Employer Coverage
    16.4%
    Medicaid
    8.2%
    Medicare
    15.6%
    Non-Group
    5.69%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Anchorage, AK declined by 1.92% from 10.6% to 10.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Anchorage, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Anchorage, AK employs 190k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Anchorage, AK were Health Care & Social Assistance (31,615 people), Public Administration (20,151 people), and Retail Trade (19,762 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($141,648), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($122,418), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($109,189).

    Employment

    Occupations

    190k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,676
    0.463%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Anchorage, AK grew at a rate of 0.463%, from 189k employees to 190k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Anchorage, AK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,231 people), Management Occupations (21,303 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,847 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Anchorage, AK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    190k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,676
    0.463%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.86%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Anchorage, AK grew at a rate of 0.463%, from 189k employees to 190k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Anchorage, AK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,615 people), Public Administration (20,151 people), and Retail Trade (19,762 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Anchorage, AK, though some of these residents may live in Anchorage, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $65,348
    Median earning men ± $2,334
    $49,398
    Median earning women ± $1,019

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($113,156), Public Administration ($86,076), and Information ($83,821).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,764), Public Administration ($66,578), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,810).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 957
      Construction
    2. 905
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 832
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $2.06M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.38M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $1.22M
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Anchorage, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Anchorage, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (54.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alaska

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    Lisa Murkowski
    Senator from Alaska3
    Assumed office on December 20, 2002
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
    Dan Sullivan
    Senator from Alaska2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Anchorage, AK

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Anchorage, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Anchorage, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Anchorage, AK awarded 3,319 degrees. The student population of Anchorage, AK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,034 male students and 8,497 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Anchorage, AK are White (1,594 and 48.7%), Hispanic or Latino (499 and 15.3%), Two or More Races (329 and 10.1%), and Asian (264 and 8.07%).

    The largest universities in Anchorage, AK by number of degrees awarded are University of Alaska Anchorage (1,698 and 51.2%), Charter College (1,304 and 39.3%), and Alaska Pacific University (169 and 5.09%).

    The most popular majors in Anchorage, AK are Medical Assistant (514 and 15.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (249 and 7.5%), and Registered Nursing (237 and 7.14%).

    The median tuition costs are $14,675 for private four year colleges, and $6,192 and $19,776 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Anchorage, AK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 5.08%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 13,531 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 13,531 students enrolled in Anchorage, AK, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,789 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Medical Assistant
      470 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      201 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      89 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Anchorage, AK was Medical Assistant with 470 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Anchorage, AK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Alaska Anchorage
      1,698 degrees awarded
    2. Charter College
      1,304 degrees awarded
    3. Alaska Pacific University
      169 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alaska Anchorage with 1,698 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,113 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Anchorage, AK, which is 0.505 times less than the 2,206 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,594 degrees mean that there were 3.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 499 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,341) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,546) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Anchorage, AK was $379,100 in 2024, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $358,900 to $379,100, a 5.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Anchorage, AK is 67.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Anchorage, AK have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Anchorage, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $379,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,242
    $100,185
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,135

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Anchorage, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Anchorage, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.5% of the housing units in Anchorage, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Anchorage, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $100,505
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,005
    148k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,003

    In 2024, the median household income of the 148k households in Anchorage, AK grew to $100,505 from the previous year's value of $95,918.

    The following chart displays the households in Anchorage, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Anchorage, AK is from Alaska.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.2%)
    2. Carpooled (11.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (11.1%)

    In 2024, 70.2% of workers in Anchorage, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (11.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Anchorage, AK have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in Anchorage, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Anchorage, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Anchorage, AK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Anchorage, AK (36.3k out of 393k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Anchorage, AK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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