College is a CDP located in Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska. College has a 2024 population of 12,278. College is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,734 in 2020.
The average household income in College is $110,714 with a poverty rate of 6.12%. The median age in College is 32.9 years: 30.4 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of College was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,373 | 62.86% |
| Two or more races | 2,279 | 19.43% |
| Native American | 708 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 702 | 5.98% |
| Black or African American | 544 | 4.64% |
| Other race | 124 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,677 | 2.39 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 2,216 | 3.17 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 2,109 | 1.35 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Female | 253 | 3.85 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 99 | 3.37 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 217 | 2.81% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 6.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,554 | 20.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,893 | 24.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,275 | 16.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 2,164 | 28.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,189 | 4,988 | 2,618 |
| 2+ Races | 868 | 845 | 405 |
| Hispanic | 545 | 522 | 241 |
| Native American | 501 | 476 | 74 |
| Asian | 422 | 422 | 142 |
| Black | 406 | 302 | 64 |
| Other Race | 121 | 121 | 95 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 78.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,963 | $75,233 | $58,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,313 | $82,917 | $43,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,341 | $39,491 | $26,633 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,282 | $38,670 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,606 | $70,325 | $38,996 |
| Some College | $42,160 | $43,785 | $41,059 |
$55,606
Average Earnings
$70,325
Average Male
$38,996
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.18% of College residents speak only English, while 15.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,749 | 386 | 5.72% |
| Native | 673 | 148 | 21.99% |
| Multiple | 2,187 | 104 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic | 1,066 | 89 | 8.35% |
6.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.32%
Male Poverty Rate
8.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in College is Native, with 21.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in College is Multiple, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.59% |
| Some College | 9.55% |
| High School | 6.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 8.12% |
| Male Employed | 2.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,009 | $147,145 |
| Households | $76,831 | $110,714 |
| Married Families | $135,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,001 | $62,743 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
788
Number of Veterans
730
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 325 |
| First Gulf War | 259 |
| Vietnam | 233 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 315 |
| 65 to 74 | 170 |
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 616 | 10.51% |
| Native American | 100 | 18.05% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 7.42% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 2.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.58%
Born in College
92.06%
Native Born
7.94%
Foreign Born
4.95%
Non Citizen
2.98%
Naturalized
92.06% of College residents were born in the United States, with 38.58% having been born in Alaska. 4.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,278 | -49 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 12,327 | -49 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 12,376 | 579 | 4.91% |
| 2021 | 11,797 | -937 | -7.36% |
| 2020 | 12,734 | -57 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 12,791 | -918 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 13,709 | -653 | -4.55% |
| 2017 | 14,362 | -10 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 14,372 | -303 | -2.06% |
| 2015 | 14,675 | 107 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 14,568 | 543 | 3.87% |
| 2013 | 14,025 | 176 | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 13,849 | -45 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 13,894 | 930 | 7.17% |
| 2010 | 12,964 | 0 | 0% |