Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,068 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.3 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.16% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,497 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area grew by 4.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,068 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.3% of residents. That is 2.5 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,423 20.1% -2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,452 20.5% -3.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,578 22.3% +2.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,082 15.3% +1.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alaska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 44.6% of the people living in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and men 55.4%.
- Women 44.6% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 55.4% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,514 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.02% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is about 20% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $316,666 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,350 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.7% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is about 19.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,350 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 110 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.2 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.4 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 110 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,409 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 214 | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 52 | 583 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alaska:
Skagway Municipality (4.7 min), Northwest Arctic Borough (5.5 min), Nome Census Area (5.8 min).
Slowest:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (25.3 min), Fairbanks North Star Borough (17.2 min), Anchorage Municipality (17.1 min).
The average commute time in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is 13 minutes, shorter 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
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alaska:
Haines Borough (0.3), Juneau City and Borough (0.3), Denali Borough (0.3).
Lowest:
Kusilvak Census Area (0.1), Bethel Census Area (0.2), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.2).
Health
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alaska:
Juneau City and Borough (0.8), Petersburg Borough (0.8), Chugach Census Area (0.8).
Lowest:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (0.8), Lake and Peninsula Borough (0.8), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.8).
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK | 7,068 | $74,514 #3/3 | $316,666 #2/3 | 13.2 min #1/3 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK | 95,452 | $89,707 | $332,425 | 17.2 min |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 112,982 | $94,435 | $262,501 | 25.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?
About 7,068 people live in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, in 2,497 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska has 0 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 0% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($316,666 against $74,514), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,350 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska have a college degree?
18.9% of adults in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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