Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Anchorage Municipality is located in Alaska with a total population of 289,069. It is the 1st most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anchorage Municipality is 34.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $98,152. This is 10% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $375,900. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Anchorage Municipality is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 9.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.1% vs 3.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (9.7% vs 6.3%).

Education

37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Anchorage Municipality in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher 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 94.0%.