Anchor Point CDP, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Anchor Point CDP, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Anchor Point CDP, Alaska has a total population of 2,291, the 45th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $63,382, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Anchor Point CDP Quick Facts

Population 2,291

Median Household Income $63,382

Median Home Value $235,200

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment Rate 7.6%

Median Age 51.4 years

Homeownership Rate 82.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

High School Graduation Rate 89.7%

Diversity Index 26/100

Population 2,291 45th of 330

Median Income $63,382 average

Poverty Rate 12.5% about average national

Median Home Value $235,200 average

How Anchor Point CDP Compares

Median Household Income

Anchor Point CDP

$63,382

$89,336

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Anchor Point CDP

$235,200

$333,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%

$25K-$50K 23.1%

$50K-$100K 27.6%

$100K+ 32.2%

Employment

7.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

49.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.1%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.1%

18-34

11.5%

35-54

27.9%

55-74

34.5%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Anchor Point CDP Rankings in Alaska

#45 Population of 330

#133 Median Income of 330

#132 Education of 330

#99 Home Value of 330

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Cities Similar to Anchor Point CDP

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Wrangell city and borough	2,106	$64,545	$289,700	18.9%	10.9%
Prudhoe Bay CDP	1,971	N/A	N/A	19.5%	0.7%
Fritz Creek CDP	2,432	$85,893	$328,200	43.1%	5.3%
Cordova city	2,405	$88,538	$384,500	28.4%	1.3%
Ester CDP	2,784	$67,640	$242,000	35.9%	9.9%

Population Overview

Anchor Point CDP is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 2,291. It ranks as the 45th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anchor Point CDP is 51.4 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anchor Point CDP is $63,382. This is 29% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $235,200. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anchor Point CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Anchor Point CDP, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Anchor Point CDP, Alaska?

Anchor Point CDP, Alaska has a population of 2,291 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Anchor Point CDP, AK?

The median household income in Anchor Point CDP is $63,382, which is 19% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Anchor Point CDP, AK?

The poverty rate in Anchor Point CDP is 12.5%. This means approximately 286 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Anchor Point CDP, Alaska?

Anchor Point CDP's population is 84.9% White, 0.0% Black, 4.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Anchor Point CDP, AK?

The median home value in Anchor Point CDP is $235,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Anchor Point CDP, Alaska?

19.5% of adults (25+) in Anchor Point CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.