Fairbanks North Star County, AK

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Fairbanks North Star, AK

Fairbanks North Star, AK

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

Demographics of Fairbanks North Star

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.1%

Households with Children

28.8%

School Enrollment K-12

10,713

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.0%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 12.7%

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: 5.3%
High School / GED: 26.6%
Some College or Associate's: 35.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.1%

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: 21.7%
Single Parents: 7.2%
Couples & Adults: 34.2%
Living Alone: 37.0%

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: 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
Asian: 2.9%
Black or African American: 3.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 11.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.7%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 58.2%
Puerto Rican: 16.1%
Cuban: 1.1%
Dominican: 4.0%
Central American: 4.2%
South American: 6.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%

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: 36.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 63.5%

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: 11.7%
Latin American Indian: 0.2%
Alaska Native: 84.8%
Not Specified: 3.3%

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: 33.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 57.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

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: 90.2%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.9%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 1.1%

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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 8.0%
Not Enrolled: 73.9%

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