Municipality of Anchorage Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Municipality of Anchorage?
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There are 292,557 residents in Municipality of Anchorage, with a median age of 36. Of this, 51.15% are males and 48.85% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.98% of the resident pool in Municipality of Anchorage, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.95%. Additionally, 4.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 237,995 people in Municipality of Anchorage currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 237,995 people in Municipality of Anchorage currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 292,557 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 149,648 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 142,909 | -0.1% |
Male population 51.15%
Female population 48.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 251,554 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not US Born | 29,110 | -0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 11,893 | 0.9% |
Citizen US Born 85.98%
Citizen not US Born 9.95%
Not Citizen 4.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,140 | -14.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 31,774 | -7.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,806 | -17.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,133 | 5.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 237,995 | 1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.74%
Moved from Same County 11%
Moved from Same State 1.66%
Moved from Different State 4.2%
Same House as Last Year 82.39%
What are the employment statistics in Municipality of Anchorage?
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White-collar workers make up 80.61% of the working population in Municipality of Anchorage, while blue-collar employees account for 19.39%. There are also 12,715 entrepreneurs in Municipality of Anchorage (8.79% of the workforce); 85,261 workers employed in private companies (58.96%); and 32,389 people working in governmental institutions (22.4%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 116,577 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 28,033 | -1.2% |
White Collar 80.61%
Blue Collar 19.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 12,715 | -2.1% |
| Private Companies | 85,261 | -0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 32,389 | -0.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 14,245 | -1.9% |
Self Employees 8.79%
Private Companies 58.96%
Governmental Workers 22.4%
Not for Profit Companies 9.85%
How many households are there in Municipality of Anchorage?
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There are a total of 106,695 households in Municipality of Anchorage, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.67% of these Municipality of Anchorage households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.33%. Additionally, 33.8% of households have children and 66.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 106,695 | -0.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 69,003 | -0.8% |
| Non-family Households | 37,692 | 0.8% |
Family Households 64.67%
Non-family Households 35.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 36,062 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 70,633 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 33.8%
Households without Children 66.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Municipality of Anchorage?
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The average annual household income in Municipality of Anchorage is $114,836, while the median household income sits at $93,674 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $93,056, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $114,665. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,125 and $69,422, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $114,836 | 7.3% |
| Median Household Income | $93,674 | 12.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 25,661 | 3.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 256,836 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Municipality of Anchorage?
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There are 118,055 housing units in Municipality of Anchorage, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 106,695 occupied housing units in Municipality of Anchorage, 62.88% are owner-occupied, while 37.12% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $330,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,688 per month in Municipality of Anchorage.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.35% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $330,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,688 per month in Municipality of Anchorage.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 118,055 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 594 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,447 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,882 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,054 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33,063 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30,443 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14,008 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14,021 | -0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,497 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 46 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 106,695 | -0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67,095 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 39,600 | -2.0% |
Owner Occupied 62.88%
Renter Occupied 37.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 46,531 | 1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 20,564 | -0.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $330,500 | 0.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $331,500 | 2.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,688 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 69.35%
Without Mortgage 30.65%
What is the level of education in Municipality of Anchorage?
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Approximately 29.63% of the population in Municipality of Anchorage holds a high school degree (that's 67,564 residents), while 28.54% have attained a college certificate (65,086 locals) and 20.04% have a bachelor's degree (45,690 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,561 | 1.3% |
| Some High School | 67,564 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 65,086 | 0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 18,027 | -2.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 45,690 | 0.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 27,099 | 1.0% |
No High School 2%
Some High School 29.63%
Some College 28.54%
Associate Degree 7.91%
Bachelor's Degree 20.04%
Graduate Degree 11.88%
What is the marital status of Municipality of Anchorage residents?
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A total of 78,239 people in Municipality of Anchorage have never been married (which represents 32.97% of the total population), while 118,219 of them are wedded (49.82%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 4,426 (1.87%) and 27,964 (11.78%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 78,239 | -0.3% |
| Married | 118,219 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 4,426 | 13.0% |
| Widowed | 8,439 | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 27,964 | 5.0% |
Never Married 32.97%
Married 49.82%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 3.56%
Divorced 11.78%
What are the most common means of transportation in Municipality of Anchorage?
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The top three means of transportation people in Municipality of Anchorage use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 128,986 residents commute by car, 3,920 prefer going to work by walking and 2,104 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 128,986 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,104 | -8.3% |
| Ferryboat | 159 | 1,035.7% |
| Bicycle | 1,339 | -16.8% |
| Motorcycle | 69 | -12.7% |
| TaxiCab | 303 | 25.7% |
| Walk | 3,920 | -0.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Municipality of Anchorage by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 99501 | 16,267 | 7,348 | $65,469.00 | $92,173.00 |
| 99502 | 26,288 | 9,077 | $101,483.00 | $121,271.00 |
| 99503 | 12,360 | 5,854 | $67,397.00 | $83,962.00 |
| 99504 | 40,872 | 15,580 | $78,364.00 | $92,153.00 |
| 99505 | 6,085 | 1,006 | $94,083.00 | $98,633.00 |
| 99506 | 7,167 | 2,019 | $62,422.00 | $70,553.00 |
| 99507 | 35,916 | 13,213 | $93,265.00 | $122,374.00 |
| 99508 | 39,926 | 12,970 | $66,601.00 | $82,972.00 |
| 99515 | 21,596 | 7,494 | $103,942.00 | $126,035.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
