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Anchorage Municipality

286.1KTotal Population
Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+9.90%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Anchorage Municipality has a population of 286,075 as of 2023. It is located in Alaska.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Anchorage Municipality based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):9.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White59.2%169,356
Two or More Races12.7%36,332
Asian9.8%28,035
Hispanic or Latino9.7%27,749
American Indian/Alaska Native7.4%21,170
Black or African American5.3%15,162
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander2.9%8,296
Some Other Race2.7%7,724

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Anchorage Municipality based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$95,731
28.4% above national average
Per Capita Income
$46,554
21.4% above national average
Poverty Rate
9.6%
16.5% below national average
Median Age
34.5 years

Income & Poverty

$95,731Median Household Income
$46,554Per Capita Income
9.6%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$95,731$122,032
Families$115,272$141,690
Married-couple Families$115,272$129,105
Nonfamily Households$63,473$68,551

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Anchorage Municipality, Alaska.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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