Alaska

State

Counties in Alaska

Cities in Alaska

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Alaska

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.6%

Households with Children

31.6%

School Enrollment K-12

87,445

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.3%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.7%
Working Age (35-54): 25.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.9%
Seniors (65+): 13.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.5%
High School / GED: 28.9%
Some College or Associate's: 33.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.4%
Single Parents: 10.2%
Couples & Adults: 32.6%
Living Alone: 35.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
Asian: 6.3%
Black or African American: 2.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 11.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 13.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 28.7%
South Asian: 3.9%
Southeast Asian: 63.2%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 4.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 53.0%
Puerto Rican: 12.9%
Cuban: 3.6%
Dominican: 4.3%
Central American: 6.1%
South American: 7.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 61.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 3.6%
Latin American Indian: 0.3%
Alaska Native: 91.5%
Not Specified: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 42.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 47.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 84.9%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.6%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources