Demographics in Anchorage, AK

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Anchorage?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

289,069

Male

147,620

51.1%

Female

141,449

48.9%

Median Age

34.9

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

58.3%

Black

5.3%

Hispanic

9.3%

Asian

9.8%

Two or More

13.1%

Other

3.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

25.1%

High School or Higher

41.4%

Foreign Born

10.9%

Veterans

8.3%

Married

39.8%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Anchorage, AK has a population of 289,069 with a median age of 34.9. The racial makeup is 58.3% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 5.3% Black, 9.8% Asian. About 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.9%.