Anderson, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 140, Anderson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Anderson is a small community located in Alaska, within Denali Borough. The total population is 140. It ranks as the 212th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Anderson is 34.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Anderson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Anderson is $101,875. This is 10% higher than the state median of $92,788. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $192,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Anderson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Anderson has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower 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 97.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Anderson, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.