Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2023 Population
130,775
1.9% 1-year decline
US Senator
Lisa Murkowski
Republican Party
US Senator
Dan Sullivan
Republican Party
US Representative
Nick Begich III
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
33
0.61% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
12%
4.14% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$84,748
0.19% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$361,500
2.67% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
62,043
2.18% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK had a population of 131k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $84,748. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK declined from 133,314 to 130,775, a −1.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $84,587 to $84,748, a 0.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.04%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (8.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.88%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.56%).

19% of the households in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, 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.

95.8% of the residents in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK are Charter College (1,223 degrees awarded in 2023) and Alaska Career College (157 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was $361,500, and the homeownership rate was 56.5%.

Most people in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK is home to a population of 131k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.7% of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK residents were born outside of the country (14k people).

In 2023, there were 5.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69k people) in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK are Spanish (6,881 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (3,159 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (2,928 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
62,650
Women
47.9%
68,257
Men
52.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 130,907 inhabitants, with 52.1% men, and 47.9% women.

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Citizenship

95.8%
2023 Citizenship
96%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.8% of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    69k ± 3.41k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    11.8k ± 2.11k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    10.9k ± 1.11k
10.6%
Hispanic Population
13.9k people

In 2023, there were 5.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69k people) in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.6% of the people in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK are hispanic (13.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    3,517 ± 1,436 people
  2. Thailand
    1,215 ± 852 people
  3. Dominican Republic
    879 ± 725 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was Philippines, the natal country of 3,517 Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK residents, followed by Thailand with 1,215 and Dominican Republic with 879.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
14k people
10.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14k people

As of 2023, 10.7% of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK residents (14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,881 households (5.71%)
  2. Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
    3,159 households (2.62%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    2,928 households (2.43%)

19% of the households in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was Spanish. 5.71% of the households in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    6,414 ± 1,000
  2. Vietnam
    2,651 ± 487
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,213 ± 405

Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK employs 62k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,280 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,274 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,632 people), and the highest paying industries were Couriers & messengers ($141,137), Air transportation ($131,837), and Oil & gas extraction ($126,773).

Males in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,316. The income inequality in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,985
Women
43.5%
35,058
Men
56.5%

The workforce of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK in 2023 was 62,043 people, with 43.5% woman, and 56.5% men.

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Occupations

62k
2023 Value
−2.18%
1 Year decline
± −2.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK declined at a rate of −2.18%, from 63.4k employees to 62k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, are Other managers (2,288 people), Military, rank not specified (2,044 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,854 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62k
2023 Value
−2.18%
1 Year decline
± −2.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK declined at a rate of −2.18%, from 63.4k employees to 62k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,280 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,274 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,632 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, though some of these residents may live in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, 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

$60,242
Median earning men ± $5,449
$45,281
Median earning women ± $1,977

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($92,238), Public Administration ($90,018), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,538).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($89,904), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,566).

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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%.

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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 Municipality (North) PUMA, 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

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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%).

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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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK

Nick Begich III
District at-large Representative
Republican Party

Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, 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 Municipality (North) PUMA, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK awarded 1,380 degrees. The student population of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 692 male students and 1,840 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK are White (646 and 47.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (217 and 15.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (151 and 11%), and Two or More Races (105 and 7.66%).

The largest universities in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK by number of degrees awarded are Charter College (1,223 and 88.6%) and Alaska Career College (157 and 11.4%).

The most popular majors in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK are Medical Assistant (494 and 35.8%), HVAC Maintenance (145 and 10.5%), and Dental Assisting (93 and 6.74%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2018 in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 94%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,532 (27.3% men and 72.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,532 students enrolled in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, 27.3% men and 72.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 931 records, of which 72.6% were women and 27.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. HVAC Maintenance
    145 degrees awarded
  2. Dental Assisting
    93 degrees awarded
  3. Medical Assistant
    469 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was HVAC Maintenance with 145 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Charter College
    1,223 degrees awarded
  2. Alaska Career College
    157 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Charter College with 1,223 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 359 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, which is 0.352 times less than the 1,021 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 646 degrees mean that there were 2.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 217 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 ($18,075) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.37% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK in 2023 were Some college (27k), High School or Equivalent (25.3k), and Bachelors Degree (18.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was $361,500 in 2023, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $352,100 to $361,500, a 2.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK is 56.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$361,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,711
$27,551
Median Property Taxes
±$1,372

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Rent vs Own

56.5%
Homeownership
2023
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 56.5% of the housing units in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$84,748
Median Household Income
± $2,755
48.8k
Number of Households
± 2,058

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.8k households in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK grew to $84,748 from the previous year's value of $84,587.

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Wage Distribution

0.439
2023 Wage GINI in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK
0.438
2022 Wage GINI in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK

In 2023, the income inequality in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.171% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (71.2%)
  2. Carpooled (12.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.05%)

In 2023, 71.2% of workers in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (8.05%).

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, 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 Municipality (North) PUMA, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK (15.2k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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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Health

90.4% of the population of Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 7.59% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 10.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.78% increase from the previous year (1,025 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 138 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% 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 0.78% increase from the previous year (1,025 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.55%
Uninsured
36.9%
Employer Coverage
18.3%
Medicaid
7.59%
Medicare
17.6%
Non-Group
10.1%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK declined by 5.36% from 10.1% to 9.55%.

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