Demographic Profile

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

TSAC-CFD-02240

Snapshot

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Total Population
6888
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.06 %
Median Age
36.9 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
14.2 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
6888
Sex Ratio
131.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.06 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

The Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years (-0.06% CAGR), contrasting with a modest growth of 0.6% in the last year. With a median age of 36.9 and a notably high sex ratio of 131.5, the area has a significant young population, as indicated by 26.8% under 18 and 45.4% young-age dependency. Comparatively, it has a higher age dependency ratio (69.5) than many other Alaskan counties, suggesting a greater proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. This demographic profile highlights unique challenges and opportunities for the region.

Dependency Rate
69.5 %
Median Age
36.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
14.2 %
Active Aging Index
62.3 %
Old Dependency Rate
24.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
45.4 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
2189
Married-couple Household
1162
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.05 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.91 %
Average Household Size
2.95 p
Average Family Size
3.68 p
Household with Children (%)
32.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
30.3 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
30.4 %
Now Married
53.9 %
Widowed
4.7 %
Divorced
11 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
94.6 %
Two or More Races
5.4 %
Non-White
25 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
7.1 %
White
5163
Black
61
Asian
214
Native American
881
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
5163
Native US Citizen (%)
25 %
Born in Alaska (%)
37.8 %
Born in Other State (%)
48 %
Foreign Born (%)
8.7 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
71.8 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
19.6 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
46.9 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
40.5 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
12.6 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
30
Number of Adherents
2253
Adherents (% of Total Population)
32.7 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
24.1 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
897
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
19.8 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 47545
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 55893
Median Income College Grads
$ 79554
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 74118
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
58.1 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
9.2 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 75378
Household Income (Median)
$ 85484
Per Capita Income
$ 33809
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
22.2 %
Gini Index
0.4239*
Poverty Rate
13.2 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov