Anchorage, AK Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Anchorage | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 285,191 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 146.7 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.50% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 107,654 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Anchorage grew by 3.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 288,428 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Anchorage has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Anchorage | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,514 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.75% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Anchorage is about 9% higher than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Anchorage | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $330,596 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,452 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.7% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Anchorage is about 19.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,452 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Anchorage spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Anchorage | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.2 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.5 | 32.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 135 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,453 | $4,177 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,190 | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,258 | 583 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Anchorage is 17 minutes, longer than the 16 minutes in Alaska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Anchorage has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Anchorage | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Health
Anchorage has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Anchorage | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.5% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anchorage, Alaska.
What is the population of Anchorage, Alaska?
The population of Anchorage, Alaska is 285,191, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Anchorage, Alaska?
The population density of Anchorage, Alaska is 146.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Anchorage, Alaska?
The median household income in Anchorage, Alaska is $98,514, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Anchorage, Alaska?
The median home price in Anchorage, Alaska is $330,596, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Anchorage, Alaska?
The unemployment rate in Anchorage, Alaska is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.