Anchorage

Welcome to Anchorage

Overview for Anchorage, AK

292,545 people live in Anchorage, where the median age is 34.3 and the average individual income is $43,125. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

292,545

Total Population

34.3 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,125

Average individual Income

Around Anchorage, AK

There's plenty to do around Anchorage, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fresh N Lean, Mount Yukla, and Eagle Peak.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.7 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 3.89 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Active 2.9 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Active 3.85 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 3.85 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 3.85 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Anchorage, AK

Anchorage has 106,695 households, with an average household size of 2.68. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Anchorage do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 292,545 people call Anchorage home. The population density is 171.39 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

292,545

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.3

Median Age

51.15 / 48.85%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 14.03%

0-9 Years

10-17: 10.24%

10-17 Years

18-24: 9.65%

18-24 Years

25-64: 54.61%

25-64 Years

65-74: 7.64%

65-74 Years

75+: 3.82%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 11299 (8%)
  • High School Degree 45842 (32%)
  • Associate Degree 22130 (15%)
  • Bachelor Degree 44110 (30%)
  • Graduate Degree 21560 (15%)
106,695

Total Households

2.68

Average Household Size

$43,125

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 36,062 (34%)

Without Children: 70,633 (66%)

Marital Status

Married 36%
Single 27%
Divorced 10%
Separated 4%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 9%

White Collar: 91%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 17%
15 to 29 Minutes 23%
30 to 59 Minutes 6%
60+ Minutes 1%

Schools in Anchorage, AK

Primary Schools (64)
Middle Schools (11)
High Schools (16)
Mixed Schools (21)
The following schools are within or nearby Anchorage. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
Trailside Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
5/5

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