South Van Horn, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 572, South Van Horn'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

South Van Horn is a small community located in Alaska, within Fairbanks North Star Borough. The total population is 572. It ranks as the 117th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Van Horn is 46.2 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Van Horn is $73,214. This is 21% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 16.8%. This is 187% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $41,500. Housing costs are 88% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.6x, South Van Horn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Van Horn is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

6.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% 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 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Van Horn, 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.