Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska has a population of 7,068, the 14th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $73,882 and the median home value is $282,000. The poverty rate is 12.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Quick Facts

Population 7,068

Median Household Income $73,882

Median Home Value $282,000

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.5%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.2%

High School Graduation 93.2%

Cities/Places 14

Population 7,068 14th of 30

Median Income $73,882 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment 6.5%

How Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,936	7,068	+1.9%
Median household income	$74,223	$73,882	-0.5%
Median home value	$262,800	$282,000	+7.3%

Median Household Income

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

$73,882

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

$282,000

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%

$25K-$50K 17.3%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 33.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

1.3%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

16.4%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

9.4%

$200K+

6.3%

Employment

6.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

59.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,351/mo 21.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

26.5%

55-74

22.5%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Deltana	1,997	$91,923	12.8%	$325,200
Tok	1,649	$64,063	14.5%	$224,600
Delta Junction	1,217	$84,271	8.2%	$281,900
Big Delta	565	$104,653	0.5%	$410,400
Northway	192	$33,036	37.5%	$180,000
Dry Creek	162	$50,368	0.0%	N/A
Tanacross	155	$53,125	40.6%	$85,000
Tetlin	123	N/A	12.8%	$46,100
Fort Greely	111	$70,744	0.0%	N/A
Eagle	95	$41,750	13.7%	$39,400
Eagle Village	24	$37,188	0.0%	$216,700
Healy Lake	24	N/A	70.8%	N/A
Whitestone	18	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Alcan Border	3	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 7,068. It is the 14th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is 38.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $73,882. This is 20% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $282,000. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area has a population of 7,068, making it the 14th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area?

The median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $73,882 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.

How many cities are in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska?

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area contains 14 Census-designated places.