Anchorage Population
Anchorage is a municipality city in Alaska, State of United States, Anchorage population in 2023 is estimated to be 288,189, covers city area of 1,946.69 sq mi (5,041.89 sq km), largest city in Alaska State, seventy-second city in the United States. Anchorage is in Southcentral Alaska, Anchorage merged with the Greater Anchorage Area Borough, creating the Municipality of Anchorage. Anchorage population as per 2020 census is 291,247 compared to 2010 population of 291,826 with the increase number of -579 people and growth of -0.2 percent.
Below is the Anchorage population by year:
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 293,310 | |
| 2011 | 296,154 | 0.97 |
| 2012 | 298,233 | 0.70 |
| 2013 | 301,155 | 0.98 |
| 2014 | 299,927 | -0.41 |
| 2015 | 297,613 | -0.77 |
| 2016 | 297,216 | -0.13 |
| 2017 | 294,264 | -0.99 |
| 2018 | 291,538 | -0.93 |
| 2019 | 291,302 | -0.08 |
| 2020 | 291,247 | -0.02 |
| 2021 * | 288,102 | -1.08 |
| 2022 * | 287,752 | -0.12 |
| 2023 * | 288,189 | 0.15 |
Anchorage Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Anchorage population is 288,000, out of these 144,557 are male, 143,443 are female, The sex ratio of Anchorage is 101. The median age of the Anchorage population is 34.2, Anchorage population by age are, under 18 years is 69,197, 16 years and over is 225,646, 18 years and over is 218,803, 21 years and over is 207,723, 65 years and over is 43,622. 50.2% are male, 49.8% are female, Population of Anchorage by age percent-wise is, 24.0% are under 18 years old, 78.3% are 16 years and over, 76.0% are 18 years and over, 72.1% are 21 years and over, 11.4% are 65 years and over. There are total 119,272 housing units, The voting population of Anchorage are 209,427, out of these 104,855 are male voters, 104,572 are female voters, 50.1% are male, 49.9% are female. Anchorage population in 2022 is estimated to be 287,752, and in 2021 is estimated to be 288,102.
| Age Group | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0 -5 | 19,728 | 6.9% |
| 5 - 9 | 20,902 | 7.3% |
| 10 - 14 | 18,573 | 6.4% |
| 15 - 19 | 18,225 | 6.3% |
| 20 - 24 | 20,111 | 7.0% |
| 25 - 34 | 49,731 | 17.3% |
| 35 - 44 | 37,828 | 13.1% |
| 45 - 54 | 33,884 | 11.8% |
| 55 - 59 | 18,509 | 6.4% |
| 60 - 64 | 17,693 | 6.1% |
| 65 - 74 | 21,557 | 7.5% |
| 75 - 84 | 9,252 | 3.2% |
| 85 and over | 2,007 | 0.7% |
Anchorage Population by Race
White Population
White population in Anchorage, Alaska are 180,389, percentage wise 62.6 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Anchorage, Alaska are 15,207, percentage wise 5.3 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Anchorage, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Anchorage are 25,976, percentage wise 9.0 percent are asians, out of these 191 are Asian Indians, 643 are Chinese, 13,948 are Filipinos, 706 are Japanese, 4,203 are Korean, 715 are Vietnamese and 5,570 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Anchorage, Alaska are 26,992. Percentage wise 9.4 percent are hispanics, out of these 12,494 are Mexican people, 3,682 are Puerto Ricans, 1,185 are Cubans, and 9,631 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
| Population by Race | 288,000 | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180,389 | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 15,207 | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25,556 | 8.9% |
| Cherokee tribal grouping | 363 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa tribal grouping | 61 | 0.0% |
| Asian Population | 25,976 | 9.0% |
| Asian Indian | 191 | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 643 | 0.2% |
| Filipino | 13,948 | 4.8% |
| Japanese | 706 | 0.2% |
| Other Asian Population | 5,570 | |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8,041 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26,992 | 9.4% |
| Mexican | 12,494 | 4.3% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,682 | 1.3% |
| Cuban | 1,185 | 0.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 9,631 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
According to 2019 estimates, Anchorage native population is 257,009, out of these 114,648 born in the Alaska state and 132,722 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 30,991, out of these 20,373 are Naturalized US citizen, 1,305 are in Europe, 12,936 in Asia, 800 in Africa, 3,936 in Latin America and 279 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Anchorage are 10,618, out of these 1,879 are from Europe, 3,877 are from Asia, 632 from Africa, 2,376 are from Latin America and 1,383 are from Northern America.
| Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Native | 257,009 |
| Born in state of residence | 114,648 |
| Born in other state in the United States | 132,722 |
| Northeast | 17,234 |
| Midwest | 28,600 |
| South | 35,245 |
| West | 51,643 |
| Born outside the United States | 9,639 |
| Puerto Rico | 1,998 |
| U.S. Island Areas | 300 |
| Born abroad of American parent(s) | 7,341 |
| Foreign born | |
| Born outside of United States | 30,991 |
| Naturalized U.S. citizen | 20,373 |
| Europe | 1,305 |
| Asia | 12,936 |
| Africa | 800 |
| Oceania | 1,117 |
| Latin America | 3,936 |
| Northern America | 279 |
| Foreigner | |
| Not a U.S. citizen | 10,618 |
| Europe | 1,879 |
| Asia | 3,877 |
| Africa | 632 |
| Oceania | 471 |
| Latin America | 2,376 |
| Northern America | 1,383 |
Anchorage Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Anchorage, Alaska are 119,272, Occupied housing units are 105,198, Rental vacancy rate is 11. Percentage of occupancy is 88, 53.84% of houses are owner occupied and 34.36% of houses are renter occupied in Anchorage. There are 47.29 percent of one-unit detached, 11.93 percent of one-units attached, 6.74 percent of two-unit houses, 10.59 percent of three or four unit homes. 4.21 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 3. 29.57 percent are available with one vehicle, 36.05 percent are available with two vehicles, 17.36 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 5.22 percent are no vehicles available.
| Housing | Units |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 119,272 |
| Occupied housing units | 105,198 |
| Occupied housing units percent | 88 |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11 |
| Structure Type | Units |
| 1-unit, detached | 56,401 |
| 1-unit attached | 14,230 |
| 2 units | 8,039 |
| 3 or 4 units | 12,625 |
| Mobile home | 5,023 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 84 |
| Owner-occupied | 64,218 |
| Renter-occupied | 40,980 |
| Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 3 |
| Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 3 |
Anchorage Housing Market
The median value of housing unit in Anchorage, Alaska is $314,600, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 1.83 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 1.02 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 3.04 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 3.76 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 14.94 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 21.91 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 6.87 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.47 percent are over one million and above.
| Housing unit value | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 2,182 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,215 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,628 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4,485 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 17,816 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 26,130 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 8,198 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 564 |
| Median (dollars) | 314,600 |
Anchorage Housing Mortgage
According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,976, 0.16 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 1.26 percent pay between $500 to $999, 5.53 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 11.74 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 7.78 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 4.32 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 5.34 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs without mortgage is $721, 0.97 percent of homes pay less than $250, 1.13 percent pays between $250 to $399, 3.70 percent pay between $400 to $599, 5.18 percent pays between $600 to $799, 3.02 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 3.74 percent pays between $1000 or more.
| Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 192 |
| $500 to $999 | 1,501 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 6,593 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 14,000 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 9,276 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 5,155 |
| $3,000 or more | 6,369 |
| Median (dollars) | 1,976 |
| Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
| Less than $250 | 1,158 |
| $250 to $399 | 1,350 |
| $400 to $599 | 4,408 |
| $600 to $799 | 6,184 |
| $800 to $999 | 3,606 |
| $1,000 or more | 4,455 |
| Median (dollars) | 721 |
Anchorage Rental
Total number of Anchorage rental homes or apartments are 40,980, occupied by Renter, The median value of Anchorage average rental rate is $1,230. 5.51 percent of homes are under $500, 25.95 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 50.56 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 14.53 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.75 percent are above $3000.
| Rental | Units |
|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 2,256 |
| $500 to $999 | 10,634 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 13,139 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 7,582 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 4,134 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,819 |
| $3,000 or more | 309 |
| Median (dollars) | 1,230 |