Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Demographics 2026
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska has a population of 288,976, the 1st most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $103,284 and the median home value is $395,900. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Anchorage Municipality Quick Facts
How Anchorage Municipality Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 289,069 | 288,976 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $98,152 | $103,284 | +5.2% |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $395,900 | +5.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Anchorage Municipality
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 288,976 | $103,284 | 8.9% | $395,900 |
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Population Overview
Anchorage Municipality is located in Alaska with a total population of 288,976. It is the 1st most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Anchorage Municipality is 35.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $103,284. This is 11% higher than the state median of $92,788. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $395,900. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Anchorage Municipality is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.2% of the population. Asian residents account for 9.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (4.8% vs 2.9%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (9.8% vs 6.3%).
Education
38.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Anchorage Municipality in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Anchorage Municipality come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
Anchorage Municipality has a population of 288,976, making it the 1st most populous county in Alaska.
What is the median income in Anchorage Municipality?
The median household income in Anchorage Municipality is $103,284 with a poverty rate of 8.9%.
How many cities are in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska?
Anchorage Municipality contains 1 Census-designated place.