Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Fairbanks North Star Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 95,555. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 32.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $84,722. This is 5% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $282,500. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairbanks North Star Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 94.9%.