Anchorage Municipality, Alaska's estimated 2024 population is 285,167 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is the largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 293,760 and has seen a growth of -2.93% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 280,627 | -908 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 281,535 | -908 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 282,443 | -908 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 283,351 | -908 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 284,259 | -908 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 285,167 | -908 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 286,075 | -908 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 286,983 | -2,186 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 289,169 | -1,724 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 290,893 | 2,103 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 288,790 | -2,587 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 291,377 | -3,741 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 295,118 | -2,954 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 298,072 | -265 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 298,337 | -2,310 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 300,647 | -1,154 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 301,801 | 2,995 | 1% |
| 2012 | 298,806 | 2,113 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 296,693 | 2,933 | 1% |
| 2010 | 293,760 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 226,338 | 51,907 | 29.76% |
| 1980 | 174,431 | 49,889 | 40.06% |
| 1970 | 124,542 | 41,709 | 50.35% |
| 1960 | 82,833 | -197,794 | -70.48% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172,004 | 59.17% |
| Two or more races | 36,963 | 12.72% |
| Asian | 28,440 | 9.78% |
| Native American | 21,507 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 15,469 | 5.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8,563 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 7,728 | 2.66% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 107,134 | 2.64 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 51,020 | 3.32 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Non Family | 38,921 | 1.33 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 11,260 | 3.61 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 5,933 | 3.6 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,216 | 3.75% |
| Associates Degree | 16,483 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44,340 | 23.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,934 | 14% |
| High School Graduate | 47,155 | 24.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,986 | 2.07% |
| Some College | 46,340 | 24.08% |
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 | 119,055 | 115,501 | 54,061 |
| Asian | 18,858 | 16,716 | 5,271 |
| 2+ Races | 15,653 | 14,508 | 5,301 |
| Hispanic | 14,711 | 12,688 | 3,620 |
| Native American | 13,553 | 11,790 | 1,569 |
| Black | 9,855 | 9,222 | 2,106 |
| Other Race | 4,968 | 4,111 | 1,040 |
| Islander | 4,287 | 3,898 | 287 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,525 | $88,857 | $58,846 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,007 | $105,992 | $86,769 |
| High School Graduate | $40,016 | $44,610 | $32,090 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,206 | $33,919 | $26,261 |
| Overall | $56,419 | $64,200 | $49,462 |
| Some College | $52,017 | $60,513 | $44,442 |
$56,419
Average Earnings
$64,200
Average Male
$49,462
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.51% of Anchorage Municipality, Alaska residents speak only English, while 17.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 157,233 | 9,515 | 6.05% |
| Native | 20,722 | 4,958 | 23.93% |
| Multiple | 36,320 | 4,158 | 11.45% |
| Hispanic | 27,544 | 2,925 | 10.62% |
| Asian | 28,131 | 2,459 | 8.74% |
| Islander | 8,480 | 2,375 | 28.01% |
| Black | 14,713 | 2,139 | 14.54% |
| Other | 7,581 | 763 | 10.06% |
9.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.72%
Male Poverty Rate
10.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is Islander, with 28.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska is White, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.68% |
| High School | 14.41% |
| Some College | 7.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.88% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,272 | $141,690 |
| Households | $95,731 | $122,032 |
| Married Families | $133,420 | $160,929 |
| Non Families | $63,473 | $80,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
24,982
Number of Veterans
21,075
Male Veterans
3,907
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10,140 |
| First Gulf War | 8,856 |
| Vietnam | 6,732 |
| Korea | 645 |
| World War II | 101 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7,725 |
| 55 to 64 | 5,493 |
| 65 to 74 | 4,887 |
| 18 to 34 | 3,893 |
| 75+ | 2,984 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,078 | 13.53% |
| Black | 2,016 | 18.88% |
| 2+ Races | 1,877 | 9.66% |
| Hispanic | 1,399 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 1,123 | 5.31% |
| Native American | 895 | 5.58% |
| Other Race | 623 | 11.16% |
| Islander | 370 | 7.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
39.83%
Born in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
89.17%
Native Born
10.83%
Foreign Born
3.78%
Non Citizen
7.05%
Naturalized
89.17% of Anchorage Municipality, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 39.83% having been born in Alaska. 3.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.