Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 6,936. It is the 15th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is 37.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $74,223. This is 17% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $262,800. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower 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 93.0%.