Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$84,722
Per Capita Income
$44,666
Poverty Rate
6.2%
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
Gini Index
0.424
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.2%
$25K–$50K15.8%
$50K–$75K16.3%
$75K–$100K15.4%
$100K–$150K18.7%
$150K–$200K10.2%
$200K+13.5%
The median household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is $84,722 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $44,666. 6.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.424 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).