Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK

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2024 Population

7,068

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Nick Begich III

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

38.1

0.528% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.7%

4.27% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$73,882

0.459% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$282,000

7.31% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

2,935

4% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 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.

96.8% of the residents in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was $282,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was 2 cars per household.

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK borders Denali Borough, AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK, and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK.

United States Alaska

Population & Diversity

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK is home to a population of 7.07k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.62% of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK residents were born outside of the country (609 people).

In 2024, there were 7.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.1k people) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 682 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 632 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.1k ± 35
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
682 ± 124
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
632 ± 102

5.96%

Hispanic Population

421 people

5.96% of the people in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK are hispanic (421 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
20,816 ± 3,492 people
Korea
3,557 ± 1,461 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

8.62%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

609 people

8.03%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

557 people

As of 2024, 8.62% of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK residents (609 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was 8.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
368 ± 111
Vietnam
164 ± 52
Gulf War (1990s)
106 ± 56

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

Health

85.2% of the population of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 26.5% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 9.81% on non-group plans, and 4.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Southeast Fairbanks County, AK see 1,742 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,742 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1755 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.1% were men and 42.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,742 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Southeast Fairbanks County, AK

Primary care physicians in Southeast Fairbanks County, AK see an average of 1,742 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,742 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 57.1% were men and 42.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.8%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

26.5%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

9.81%

Non-Group

4.52%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK declined by 10.9% from 16.6% to 14.8%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.4 in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 16.1% in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

Economy

The economy of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK employs 2.94k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK were Public Administration (519 people), Construction (358 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (329 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($98,484), Public Administration ($76,107), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($73,750).

Employment

Occupations

2.94k

2024 Value

± 338

1 Year growth

± 15.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK grew at a rate of 4%, from 2.82k employees to 2.94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (438 people), Management Occupations (356 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (280 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.94k

2024 Value

± 338

1 Year growth

± 15.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK grew at a rate of 4%, from 2.82k employees to 2.94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, are Public Administration (519 people), Construction (358 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (329 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, though some of these residents may live in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,083

Median earning men ± $10,568

$35,718

Median earning women ± $4,856

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,900), Construction ($68,036), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($67,865).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($99,148), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,375), and Manufacturing ($63,365).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

16
Retail Trade
12
Accommodation and Food Services
11
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$94.1k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$8.83k
Construction
$8.69k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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.

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

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 Alaska

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK

Nick Begich III

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was $282,000 in 2024, which is 0.848 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $262,800 to $282,000, a 7.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK is 74.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 23.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.794%.

Housing

Property

$282,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$21,234

$1,865

Median Property Taxes

±$198

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 Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2024

73%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.7% of the housing units in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,882

Median Household Income

± $9,413

2.5k

Number of Households

± 261

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.5k households in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK declined from $73,882 from the previous year's value of $74,223.

The following chart displays the households in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (60.7%)
Worked At Home (13%)
Walked (11.5%)

In 2024, 60.7% of workers in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13%) and those who walked to work (11.5%).

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.

Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 23.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.794%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK (883 out of 6.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.