Ester is a CDP located in Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska. Ester has a 2024 population of 3,084. Ester is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 41.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,174 in 2020.
The average household income in Ester is $84,062 with a poverty rate of 9.86%. The median age in Ester is 36.9 years: 34.6 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,232 | 80.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 193 | 6.93% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 6.93% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 59 | 2.12% |
| Other race | 36 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,343 | 1.95 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 783 | 1.22 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Married | 462 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 59 | 3.42 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Female | 39 | 4.44 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.83
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 4.41% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 2.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 422 | 18.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 384 | 17.1% |
| High School Graduate | 955 | 42.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 334 | 14.88% |
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 | 1,709 | 1,624 | 755 |
| 2+ Races | 191 | 191 | 17 |
| Islander | 150 | 150 | 0 |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 66 | 34 |
| Native American | 58 | 39 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 51.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,629 | $0 | $32,802 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $117,734 |
| High School Graduate | $31,556 | $35,038 | $28,317 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,481 | $36,115 | $34,526 |
| Some College | $40,904 | $41,154 | $0 |
$35,481
Average Earnings
$36,115
Average Male
$34,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.67% of Ester residents speak only English, while 4.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,153 | 202 | 9.38% |
| Other | 32 | 32 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 32 | 48.48% |
| Native | 31 | 31 | 100% |
9.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.84%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ester is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ester is White, with 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.84% |
| Some College | 7.55% |
| High School | 3.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.46% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,343 | $139,997 |
| Households | $67,640 | $84,062 |
| Married Families | $107,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,327 | $41,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
340
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
169
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Second Gulf War | 112 |
| Vietnam | 104 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 221 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 331 | 17.38% |
| Native American | 9 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
4%
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
31.39%
Born in Ester
95.29%
Native Born
4.71%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
95.29% of Ester residents were born in the United States, with 31.39% having been born in Alaska. 3.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,084 | 48 | 1.58% |
| 2023 | 3,036 | 47 | 1.57% |
| 2022 | 2,989 | 270 | 9.93% |
| 2021 | 2,719 | 545 | 25.07% |
| 2020 | 2,174 | 552 | 34.03% |
| 2019 | 1,622 | 310 | 23.63% |
| 2018 | 1,312 | -577 | -30.55% |
| 2017 | 1,889 | -838 | -30.73% |
| 2016 | 2,727 | -281 | -9.34% |
| 2015 | 3,008 | 355 | 13.38% |
| 2014 | 2,653 | -214 | -7.46% |
| 2013 | 2,867 | 237 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 2,630 | 329 | 14.3% |
| 2011 | 2,301 | -121 | -5% |
| 2010 | 2,422 | 0 | 0% |