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.