Eagle, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 95, Eagle'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

Eagle is a small community located in Alaska, within Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The total population is 95. It ranks as the 229th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eagle is 69.5 years. This is 94% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. Only 6.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eagle is $41,750. This is 55% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 24.4%. This is 317% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $39,400. Housing costs are 89% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Eagle is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eagle has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.5% vs 57.7%).

Education

4.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% 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 96.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eagle, 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.