Steele Creek is a CDP located in Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska. Steele Creek has a 2024 population of 6,522. Steele Creek is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -11.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,365 in 2020.
The average household income in Steele Creek is $152,786 with a poverty rate of 1.1%. The median age in Steele Creek is 39.1 years: 37.8 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Steele Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,363 | 81.98% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 9.16% |
| Native American | 377 | 5.76% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.16% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,244 | 2.91 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 1,476 | 3.52 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Non Family | 719 | 1.58 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 33 | 4.06 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 16 | 4.69 | 100 | 0 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 3.47% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 5.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,065 | 25.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 647 | 15.27% |
| High School Graduate | 726 | 17.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 1,331 | 31.41% |
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 | 3,605 | 3,362 | 1,497 |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 240 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 155 | 18 |
| Native American | 148 | 148 | 120 |
| Black | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 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 native american people with a rate of 81.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,820 | $75,841 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,404 | $105,685 | $63,864 |
| High School Graduate | $60,013 | $61,769 | $53,413 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,620 | $94,531 | $51,166 |
| Some College | $68,800 | $99,625 | $50,829 |
$61,620
Average Earnings
$94,531
Average Male
$51,166
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.15% of Steele Creek residents speak only English, while 2.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,082 | 47 | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 24 | 8.54% |
| Native | 355 | 24 | 6.76% |
1.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.4%
Male Poverty Rate
0.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Steele Creek is Hispanic, with 8.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Steele Creek is White, with 0.92% 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 0.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.54% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,458 | $172,936 |
| Households | $118,934 | $152,786 |
| Married Families | $161,845 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,473 | $97,961 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
874
Number of Veterans
644
Male Veterans
230
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 397 |
| First Gulf War | 268 |
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 65 to 74 | 182 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 766 | 17.33% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 66.45% |
| Black | 92 | 98.92% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 4.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
31.4%
Born in Steele Creek
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
98.85% of Steele Creek residents were born in the United States, with 31.4% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,522 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 6,532 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 6,542 | -857 | -11.58% |
| 2021 | 7,399 | 34 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 7,365 | -339 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 7,704 | 324 | 4.39% |
| 2018 | 7,380 | -191 | -2.52% |
| 2017 | 7,571 | 878 | 13.12% |
| 2016 | 6,693 | 421 | 6.71% |
| 2015 | 6,272 | 92 | 1.49% |
| 2014 | 6,180 | -110 | -1.75% |
| 2013 | 6,290 | 117 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 6,173 | -223 | -3.49% |
| 2011 | 6,396 | -266 | -3.99% |
| 2010 | 6,662 | 0 | 0% |