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Fairbanks Overview

32,496
TOTAL POPULATION
17,413
MALE POPULATION
15,083
FEMALE POPULATION
115.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
28.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,820
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,736
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,914
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,036
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,577
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fairbanks Zip Codes

Fairbanks Area Codes

Race in Fairbanks

The most populous races in Fairbanks are White / Caucasian (20,134 | 62.0%), Two or more Races (4,320 | 13.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,599 | 11.1%).
Race in Fairbanks
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,3684.2%
Black / African American2,5187.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific2290.7%
Hispanic or Latino3,59911.1%
Native / Alaskan3,0269.3%
White / Caucasian20,13462.0%
Two or more Races4,32013.3%
Some other Race9012.8%
Total32,496100.0%

Ancestry in Fairbanks

The most populous ancestries reported in Fairbanks are German (3,322 | 10.2%), Irish (2,983 | 9.2%), English (2,617 | 8.1%), Alaskan Athabascan (2,130 | 6.6%), and Mexican (2,125 | 6.5%), together accounting for 40.5% of all Fairbanks residents.
Ancestry in Fairbanks
Ancestry# Population% Population
African800.3%
Alaska Native7432.3%
Alaskan Athabascan2,1306.6%
Aleut440.1%
American9482.9%
Apache70.0%
Arab40.0%
Austrian250.1%
Bahamian330.1%
Bangladeshi360.1%
Barbadian400.1%
Belgian290.1%
Bhutanese2840.9%
Blackfeet340.1%
British1030.3%
Burmese7562.3%
Canadian1490.5%
Central American1660.5%
Central American Indian1260.4%
Cherokee1260.4%
Chippewa440.1%
Choctaw350.1%
Colombian70.0%
Colville70.0%
Cree100.0%
Creek230.1%
Croatian320.1%
Cuban590.2%
Czech1050.3%
Czechoslovakian370.1%
Danish2130.7%
Dominican260.1%
Dutch4241.3%
Eastern European100.0%
Ecuadorian1750.5%
Egyptian40.0%
English2,6178.1%
European1,1823.6%
Finnish570.2%
French6241.9%
French American Indian720.2%
French Canadian3191.0%
German3,32210.2%
Greek210.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro370.1%
Guyanese170.1%
Haitian490.2%
Hungarian650.2%
Indian (Asian)2310.7%
Inupiat4451.4%
Iranian540.2%
Irish2,9839.2%
Italian1,3824.3%
Jamaican620.2%
Kenyan70.0%
Korean5951.8%
Lithuanian240.1%
Lumbee390.1%
Malaysian690.2%
Mexican2,1256.5%
Mongolian210.1%
Native Hawaiian200.1%
Navajo110.0%
Nigerian330.1%
Northern European1440.4%
Norwegian6341.9%
Pakistani150.1%
Panamanian670.2%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Polish5841.8%
Portuguese270.1%
Puerto Rican6742.1%
Romanian1170.4%
Russian1990.6%
Salvadoran990.3%
Samoan2270.7%
Scandinavian1110.3%
Scotch-Irish5641.7%
Scottish8272.5%
Serbian420.1%
Sioux900.3%
Slavic250.1%
Slovak90.0%
Slovene160.1%
South American1980.6%
Spaniard280.1%
Spanish1280.4%
Sri Lankan50.0%
Subsaharan African1940.6%
Swedish2870.9%
Swiss450.1%
Thai110.0%
Tlingit-Haida740.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian200.1%
Ukrainian80.0%
Uruguayan160.1%
Welsh1560.5%
Yugoslavian340.1%
Yup'ik7802.4%
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Immigrants in Fairbanks

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fairbanks came from Asia (1,097 | 3.4%), Eastern Asia (702 | 2.2%), Korea (520 | 1.6%), Latin America (429 | 1.3%), and South Eastern Asia (340 | 1.1%), together accounting for 9.5% of all Fairbanks residents.
Immigrants in Fairbanks
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1930.6%
Asia1,0973.4%
Bahamas60.0%
Canada1880.6%
Caribbean280.1%
Central America3050.9%
China1470.4%
Colombia70.0%
Dominican Republic70.0%
Eastern Africa740.2%
Eastern Asia7022.2%
Eastern Europe1100.3%
Ecuador490.2%
El Salvador630.2%
Europe2340.7%
France220.1%
Germany730.2%
Guatemala270.1%
Guyana240.1%
India110.0%
Iran440.1%
Italy170.1%
Jamaica150.1%
Japan350.1%
Kenya640.2%
Korea5201.6%
Laos690.2%
Latin America4291.3%
Mexico1980.6%
Moldova480.2%
Nigeria140.0%
Northern Europe120.0%
Oceania530.2%
Panama170.1%
Philippines2420.7%
Poland310.1%
Romania80.0%
Russia90.0%
Serbia140.0%
South America960.3%
South Central Asia550.2%
South Eastern Asia3401.1%
Southern Europe170.1%
Taiwan830.3%
Thailand290.1%
Uruguay160.1%
Western Africa1190.4%
Western Europe950.3%
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Sex and Age in Fairbanks

Sex and Age in Fairbanks

The most populous age groups in Fairbanks are 20 to 24 Years (2,561 | 14.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,647 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,376 (7.9%)1,379 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Years1,272 (7.3%)1,245 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Years901 (5.2%)980 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,155 (6.6%)845 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years2,561 (14.7%)1,632 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,309 (13.3%)1,647 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,639 (9.4%)1,447 (9.6%)
35 to 39 Years958 (5.5%)987 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years750 (4.3%)700 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years827 (4.8%)582 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years861 (4.9%)497 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years728 (4.2%)639 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years529 (3.0%)526 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years755 (4.3%)668 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years461 (2.6%)464 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years189 (1.1%)338 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years65 (0.4%)250 (1.7%)
85 Years and over77 (0.4%)257 (1.7%)
Total17,413 (100.0%)15,083 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fairbanks

Median Family Size in Fairbanks

The median family size in Fairbanks is 3.08 persons per family, with single male/father families (519 | 6.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,313 | 17.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.03 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fairbanks
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,762 (75.9%)3.08
Single Male/Father519 (6.8%)3.20
Single Female/Mother1,313 (17.3%)3.03
Total Families7,594 (100.0%)3.08

Median Household Size in Fairbanks

The median household size in Fairbanks is 2.49 persons per household, with single male/father households (519 | 4.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (4,337 | 36.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fairbanks
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,762 (48.3%)3.12
Single Male/Father519 (4.3%)3.80
Single Female/Mother1,313 (11.0%)3.21
Non-family4,337 (36.3%)1.27
Total Households11,931 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairbanks

Out of a total of 11,931 households in Fairbanks, 7,594 (63.6%) are family households, while 4,337 (36.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,221, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,351.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairbanks
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,351 (28.1%)
2-Person Households3,221 (27.0%)910 (7.6%)
3-Person Households2,027 (17.0%)59 (0.5%)
4-Person Households1,499 (12.6%)15 (0.1%)
5-Person Households408 (3.4%)2 (0.0%)
6-Person Households182 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households257 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,594 (63.6%)4,337 (36.3%)

Female Fertility in Fairbanks

Fertility by Age in Fairbanks

Average fertility rate in Fairbanks is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 133.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1 (0.2%)1.0
20 to 34 years627 (94.0%)133.0
35 to 50 years39 (5.9%)17.0
Total667 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairbanks

83.7% of women with births (667) in Fairbanks are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairbanks
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years519 (82.8%)108 (17.2%)
35 to 50 years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total558 (83.7%)109 (16.3%)

Fertility by Education in Fairbanks

Average fertility rate in Fairbanks is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 122.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 58.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fairbanks
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School12 (1.8%)14.0
High School Diploma175 (26.2%)83.0
College or Associate's Degree392 (58.8%)122.0
Bachelor's Degree67 (10.0%)50.0
Graduate Degree21 (3.2%)53.0
Total667 (100.0%)85.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairbanks

16.3% of women with births in Fairbanks are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 47.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairbanks
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
High School Diploma135 (77.1%)40 (22.9%)
College or Associate's Degree338 (86.2%)54 (13.8%)
Bachelor's Degree67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Total558 (83.7%)109 (16.3%)

Income in Fairbanks

Income Overview in Fairbanks

Per Capita Income in Fairbanks is $34,820, while median incomes of families and households are $80,736 and $69,914 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income32,496$34,820
Median Family Income7,594$80,736
Mean Family Income7,594$100,087
Median Household Income11,931$69,914
Mean Household Income11,931$87,451
Income Deficit7,594$11,036
Wage / Income Gap (%)32,49617.60%
Wage / Income Gap ($)32,49682.40¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index32,4960.40

Earnings by Sex in Fairbanks

Average Earnings in Fairbanks are $38,203, $41,501 for men and $34,198 for women, a difference of 17.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Fairbanks
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male11,797 (63.4%)$41,501
Female6,809 (36.6%)$34,198
Total18,606 (100.0%)$38,203

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairbanks

The most common earnings brackets in Fairbanks are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,468 | 12.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (666 | 9.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairbanks
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less492 (4.2%)233 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999290 (2.5%)339 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499266 (2.2%)498 (7.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999314 (2.7%)125 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499160 (1.4%)244 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999206 (1.8%)200 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499271 (2.3%)115 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999345 (2.9%)151 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499253 (2.1%)252 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999394 (3.3%)252 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999962 (8.2%)445 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,150 (9.8%)666 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999476 (4.0%)559 (8.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999723 (6.1%)317 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999696 (5.9%)227 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999425 (3.6%)243 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999915 (7.8%)560 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999706 (6.0%)426 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,468 (12.4%)428 (6.3%)
$100,000+1,285 (10.9%)529 (7.8%)
Total11,797 (100.0%)6,809 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks

Average earnings in Fairbanks are $52,353 for men and $37,424 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,984, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,341. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,615, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,341$30,000
High School Diploma$44,643$40,236
College or Associate's Degree$53,093$36,054
Bachelor's Degree$69,623$37,810
Graduate Degree$86,984$69,615
Total$52,353$37,424

Family Income in Fairbanks

Family Income Brackets in Fairbanks

According to the Fairbanks family income data, there are 1,868 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 38 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fairbanks
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001972.6%
$10,000 to $14,999380.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992283.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992733.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,03313.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991,86824.6%
$75,000 to $99,99985111.2%
$100,000 to $149,9991,86824.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997149.4%
$200,000+5397.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairbanks

7+ person families (147 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Fairbanks with $131,594 per family, while 2-person families (3,424 | 45.1%) have the highest median income of $36,836 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairbanks
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,424 (45.1%)$73,672
3-Person Families2,028 (26.7%)$77,895
4-Person Families1,357 (17.9%)$97,875
5-Person Families388 (5.1%)$74,083
6-Person Families250 (3.3%)$72,813
7+ Person Families147 (1.9%)$131,594
Total7,594 (100.0%)$80,736

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairbanks

The median family income in Fairbanks is $80,736, with families comprising 3+ earners (660) having the highest median family income of $144,738, while families with 1 earner (2,920) have the lowest median family income of $56,027, accounting for 8.7% and 38.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairbanks
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners561 (7.4%)$71,875
1 Earner2,920 (38.5%)$56,027
2 Earners3,453 (45.5%)$94,745
3+ Earners660 (8.7%)$144,738
Total7,594 (100.0%)$80,736

Household Income in Fairbanks

Household Income Brackets in Fairbanks

With 2,887 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fairbanks, accounting for 24.2% of all households. In contrast, only 262 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fairbanks
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006085.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992622.2%
$15,000 to $24,9996565.5%
$25,000 to $34,9997286.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,52712.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992,88724.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,30010.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992,41020.2%
$150,000 to $199,9999197.7%
$200,000+6445.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fairbanks

The median household income in Fairbanks is $69,914, with the highest median household income of $76,543 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,052 households (25.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $54,678, with 1,467 households (12.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fairbanks
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,467 (12.3%)$54,678
25 to 44 Years5,023 (42.1%)$72,915
45 to 64 Years3,052 (25.6%)$76,543
65+ Years2,389 (20.0%)$70,867
Total11,931 (100.0%)$69,914

Poverty in Fairbanks

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks

With 8.0% poverty level for males and 11.4% for females among the residents of Fairbanks, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 41 males (31.1%) and 226 females (15.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years165 (12.2%)180 (13.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (4.2%)
6 to 11 Years129 (9.6%)226 (15.3%)
12 to 14 Years3 (0.6%)44 (10.3%)
15 Years41 (31.1%)14 (4.5%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.4%)
18 to 24 Years166 (9.3%)176 (9.7%)
25 to 34 Years307 (9.2%)389 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years64 (4.0%)170 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years126 (7.7%)36 (3.4%)
55 to 64 Years132 (10.6%)167 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years52 (4.3%)157 (14.2%)
75 Years and over25 (8.1%)107 (13.2%)
Total1,210 (8.0%)1,684 (11.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks

According to the poverty statistics in Fairbanks, males aged 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,184 (87.8%)1,179 (86.8%)
5 Years333 (100.0%)272 (95.8%)
6 to 11 Years1,211 (90.4%)1,251 (84.7%)
12 to 14 Years470 (99.4%)383 (89.7%)
15 Years91 (68.9%)296 (95.5%)
16 and 17 Years414 (100.0%)248 (97.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,612 (90.7%)1,641 (90.3%)
25 to 34 Years3,011 (90.7%)2,642 (87.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,550 (96.0%)1,500 (89.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,519 (92.3%)1,036 (96.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,112 (89.4%)984 (85.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,150 (95.7%)952 (85.8%)
75 Years and over285 (91.9%)703 (86.8%)
Total13,942 (92.0%)13,087 (88.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairbanks

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fairbanks show that 2.5% or 144 of the total 5,762 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.7%, comprising of 50 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairbanks
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,071 (98.1%)59 (1.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,037 (98.3%)35 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children418 (89.3%)50 (10.7%)
5 or more Children92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,618 (97.5%)144 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks

According to the poverty data in Fairbanks, 8.5% or 44 single-father households and 17.1% or 225 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (12.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (20.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children19 (12.0%)36 (10.8%)
1 or 2 Children25 (9.5%)158 (20.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)28 (16.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)
Total44 (8.5%)225 (17.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks

The poverty data for Fairbanks shows that 144 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 269 of the single-parent households (14.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (10.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 183 household (17.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children59 (1.9%)55 (11.2%)
1 or 2 Children35 (1.7%)183 (17.7%)
3 or 4 Children50 (10.7%)28 (10.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)
Total144 (2.5%)269 (14.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Fairbanks

Employment by Class of Employer in Fairbanks

Among the 16,358 employed individuals in Fairbanks, private company employees (6,719 | 41.1%), federal government employees (5,660 | 34.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,612 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fairbanks
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,71941.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2071.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7274.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,6129.9%
Local Government Employees6083.7%
State Government Employees7724.7%
Federal Government Employees5,66034.6%
Unpaid Family Workers530.3%
Total16,358100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fairbanks

According to the labor force statistics for Fairbanks, out of the total population over 16 years of age (24,897), 70.6% or 17,577 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 1,230 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 85.9% or 3,602 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.3% or 341 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years936 (60.2%)84 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,602 (85.9%)176 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years3,094 (78.2%)350 (11.3%)
30 to 34 Years2,487 (80.6%)35 (1.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,594 (76.4%)150 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,230 (80.6%)341 (15.3%)
55 to 59 Years921 (67.4%)2 (0.2%)
60 to 64 Years701 (66.4%)35 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years864 (36.8%)36 (4.2%)
75 Years and over141 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,577 (70.6%)1,230 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks

According to labor force statistics for Fairbanks, 77.0% of individuals (12,032) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (15,626) are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 902 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 82.6% or 5,309 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.2% or 56 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School368 (49.3%)114 (15.2%)
High School Diploma3,229 (70.3%)386 (8.4%)
College / Associate Degree5,309 (82.6%)617 (9.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,122 (80.9%)93 (2.4%)
Total12,032 (77.0%)1,172 (7.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairbanks are Community & Social Service (1,436 | 11.7%), Management (933 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (751 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (748 | 6.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (595 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fairbanks

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairbanks, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.9%), Life, Physical & Social Science (82.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (78.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.8%), Legal Services & Support (75.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks
OccupationMaleFemale
Management309 (33.1%)624 (66.9%)
Business & Financial301 (69.5%)132 (30.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science588 (78.6%)160 (21.4%)
Computers & Mathematics207 (67.9%)98 (32.1%)
Architecture & Engineering209 (88.9%)26 (11.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science172 (82.7%)36 (17.3%)
Community & Social Service 577 (40.2%)859 (59.8%)
Education, Arts & Media208 (53.5%)181 (46.5%)
Legal Services & Support41 (24.7%)125 (75.3%)
Education Instruction & Library234 (31.2%)517 (68.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment94 (72.3%)36 (27.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating166 (27.9%)429 (72.1%)
Health Technologists84 (23.2%)278 (76.8%)
Total (Category)1,941 (46.8%)2,204 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)6,441 (52.6%)5,803 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fairbanks are Food Preparation & Serving (965 | 7.9%), Healthcare Support (532 | 4.3%), Personal Care & Service (451 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (357 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (248 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Fairbanks

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fairbanks, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (94.5%), Security & Protection (94.4%), and Law Enforcement (90.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.1%), Personal Care & Service (85.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support42 (7.9%)490 (92.1%)
Security & Protection234 (94.4%)14 (5.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention225 (94.5%)13 (5.5%)
Law Enforcement9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving565 (58.6%)400 (41.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance235 (65.8%)122 (34.2%)
Personal Care & Service64 (14.2%)387 (85.8%)
Total (Category)1,140 (44.7%)1,413 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)6,441 (52.6%)5,803 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fairbanks are Office & Administration (1,774 | 14.5%), and Sales & Related (1,139 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fairbanks

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related596 (52.3%)543 (47.7%)
Office & Administration507 (28.6%)1,267 (71.4%)
Total (Category)1,103 (37.9%)1,810 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)6,441 (52.6%)5,803 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fairbanks are Construction & Extraction (517 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (476 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (111 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fairbanks

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry101 (91.0%)10 (9.0%)
Construction & Extraction503 (97.3%)14 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair446 (93.7%)30 (6.3%)
Total (Category)1,050 (95.1%)54 (4.9%)
Total (Overall)6,441 (52.6%)5,803 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fairbanks are Transportation (600 | 4.9%), Material Moving (531 | 4.3%), and Production (398 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fairbanks

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks
OccupationMaleFemale
Production283 (71.1%)115 (28.9%)
Transportation537 (89.5%)63 (10.5%)
Material Moving387 (72.9%)144 (27.1%)
Total (Category)1,207 (78.9%)322 (21.1%)
Total (Overall)6,441 (52.6%)5,803 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairbanks

Employment Industries in Fairbanks

The major employment industries in Fairbanks include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,189 | 17.9%), Retail Trade (1,839 | 15.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,203 | 9.8%), Public Administration (1,015 | 8.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (875 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Fairbanks

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairbanks

The Fairbanks industries that see more men than women are Utilities (88.8%), Construction (85.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (82.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.5%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (78.7%), and Wholesale Trade (69.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fairbanks
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting187 (82.7%)39 (17.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction231 (76.5%)71 (23.5%)
Construction543 (85.4%)93 (14.6%)
Manufacturing161 (78.5%)44 (21.5%)
Wholesale Trade60 (30.6%)136 (69.4%)
Retail Trade1,099 (59.8%)740 (40.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing495 (56.6%)380 (43.4%)
Utilities135 (88.8%)17 (11.2%)
Information163 (79.1%)43 (20.9%)
Finance & Insurance109 (36.1%)193 (63.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing69 (21.3%)255 (78.7%)
Professional & Scientific453 (64.7%)247 (35.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support165 (65.0%)89 (35.0%)
Educational Services332 (42.5%)449 (57.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance404 (18.5%)1,785 (81.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation207 (69.0%)93 (31.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services677 (56.3%)526 (43.7%)
Public Administration585 (57.6%)430 (42.4%)
Total6,441 (52.6%)5,803 (47.4%)

Education in Fairbanks

School Enrollment in Fairbanks

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,086 students in Fairbanks are elementary school (1,812 | 22.4%), college / undergraduate (1,745 | 21.6%), and high school (1,607 | 19.9%).
School Enrollment in Fairbanks
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4665.8%
Kindergarten5346.6%
Elementary School1,81222.4%
Middle School1,40117.3%
High School1,60719.9%
College / Undergraduate1,74521.6%
Graduate / Professional5216.4%
Total8,086100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairbanks

Out of a total of 8,086 students who are enrolled in schools in Fairbanks, 1,294 (16.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,792 (84.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 93 (25.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,033 (89.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairbanks
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds266 (74.1%)93 (25.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,033 (89.6%)236 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,538 (88.7%)195 (11.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds891 (78.4%)246 (21.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds337 (83.0%)69 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds643 (80.5%)156 (19.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds659 (80.0%)165 (20.0%)
35 Years and over428 (76.6%)131 (23.4%)
Total6,792 (84.0%)1,294 (16.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairbanks

Business (771 | 14.0%), science & technology (740 | 13.5%), education (529 | 9.6%), arts & humanities (504 | 9.2%), and liberal arts & history (456 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 5,495 individuals in Fairbanks who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairbanks
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1602.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3756.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2825.1%
Psychology2404.4%
Social Sciences3947.2%
Engineering3175.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies170.3%
Science & Technology74013.5%
Business77114.0%
Education5299.6%
Literature & Languages4177.6%
Liberal Arts & History4568.3%
Visual & Performing Arts971.8%
Communications1963.6%
Arts & Humanities5049.2%
Total5,495100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fairbanks

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairbanks

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fairbanks are males with 2 vehicles (4,003, accounting for 48.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,335, making up 68.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairbanks
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle151 (1.8%)179 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle2,414 (29.1%)2,023 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles4,003 (48.2%)2,335 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles1,433 (17.2%)1,102 (18.8%)
4 Vehicles221 (2.7%)183 (3.1%)
5 or more Vehicles85 (1.0%)47 (0.8%)
Total8,307 (100.0%)5,869 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fairbanks

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fairbanks are 10 to 14 minutes (4,767 commuters, 30.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (4,013 commuters, 26.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,221 commuters, 20.9%).
Commute Time in Fairbanks
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8755.7%
5 to 9 Minutes4,01326.0%
10 to 14 Minutes4,76730.9%
15 to 19 Minutes3,22120.9%
20 to 24 Minutes1,1117.2%
25 to 29 Minutes2971.9%
30 to 34 Minutes5313.4%
35 to 39 Minutes420.3%
40 to 44 Minutes800.5%
45 to 59 Minutes890.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1220.8%
90 or more Minutes2721.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Fairbanks

The most common commute times in Fairbanks are 10 to 14 minutes (3,120 commuters, 31.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,647 commuters, 29.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fairbanks
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes576 (5.9%)299 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,750 (28.1%)1,263 (22.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,120 (31.9%)1,647 (29.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,824 (18.6%)1,397 (24.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes520 (5.3%)591 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes231 (2.4%)66 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes278 (2.8%)253 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (0.1%)32 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (0.3%)48 (0.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes89 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes97 (1.0%)25 (0.4%)
90 or more Minutes261 (2.7%)11 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairbanks

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fairbanks are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (1,316, 13.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,367, 24.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairbanks
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM398 (4.1%)136 (2.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM644 (6.6%)45 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,316 (13.5%)208 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,143 (11.7%)454 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM589 (6.0%)476 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM911 (9.3%)558 (9.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,000 (10.2%)1,367 (24.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM745 (7.6%)591 (10.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM829 (8.5%)395 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM902 (9.2%)512 (9.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM177 (1.8%)303 (5.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM161 (1.6%)57 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM565 (5.8%)273 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM408 (4.2%)257 (4.6%)
Total9,788 (100.0%)5,632 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fairbanks

Occupancy by Ownership in Fairbanks

Of the total 11,931 dwellings in Fairbanks, owner-occupied units account for 4,488 (37.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,443 (62.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fairbanks
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,48837.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,44362.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,931100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairbanks

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairbanks
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,35128.1%
2-Person Household4,13134.6%
3-Person Household2,08617.5%
4+ Person Household2,36319.8%
Total Housing Units11,931100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairbanks

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairbanks
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,059 (31.6%)2,292 (68.4%)
2-Person Household1,755 (42.5%)2,376 (57.5%)
3-Person Household814 (39.0%)1,272 (61.0%)
4+ Person Household860 (36.4%)1,503 (63.6%)
Total Housing Units4,488 (37.6%)7,443 (62.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School98 (17.7%)457 (82.3%)
High School Diploma902 (28.9%)2,220 (71.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,800 (35.9%)3,216 (64.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,688 (52.1%)1,550 (47.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairbanks

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairbanks
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,58138.4%
35 to 44 Years1,90916.0%
45 to 54 Years1,53412.9%
55 to 64 Years1,51812.7%
65 to 74 Years1,58113.3%
75 to 84 Years5284.4%
85 Years and Over2802.4%
Total11,931100.0%

Housing Finances in Fairbanks

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairbanks

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairbanks
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,488 (37.6%)$105,389
Renter-Occupied7,443 (62.4%)$58,071
Average11,931 (100.0%)$69,914

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairbanks

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairbanks
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00066 (1.5%)379 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99919 (0.4%)140 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99955 (1.2%)209 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (0.7%)362 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99977 (1.7%)180 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999294 (6.6%)430 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999266 (5.9%)1,264 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999543 (12.1%)2,340 (31.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999693 (15.4%)604 (8.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,409 (31.4%)1,004 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more1,033 (23.0%)531 (7.1%)
Total4,488 (100.0%)7,443 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairbanks

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairbanks
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300283 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499241 (5.4%)280 (3.8%)
$500 to $799544 (12.1%)519 (7.0%)
$800 to $999389 (8.7%)584 (7.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499510 (11.4%)2,665 (35.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999898 (20.0%)1,423 (19.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,043 (23.2%)1,063 (14.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999376 (8.4%)430 (5.8%)
$3,000 or more204 (4.5%)58 (0.8%)
Total4,488 (100.0%)7,443 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fairbanks

Housing Structures in Fairbanks

Housing Structures in Fairbanks
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,34936.4%
Single Unit, Attached1,51212.7%
2 Unit Apartments7976.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,69214.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1649.8%
10 or more Apartments2,37119.9%
Mobile Home / Other460.4%
Total11,931100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairbanks

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairbanks
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,572 (82.1%)777 (17.9%)
Single Unit, Attached165 (10.9%)1,347 (89.1%)
2 Unit Apartments242 (30.4%)555 (69.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments73 (4.3%)1,619 (95.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments172 (14.8%)992 (85.2%)
10 or more Apartments261 (11.0%)2,110 (89.0%)
Mobile Home / Other3 (6.5%)43 (93.5%)
Total4,488 (37.6%)7,443 (62.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairbanks

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairbanks
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room191 (4.3%)617 (8.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms205 (4.6%)2,142 (28.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,537 (34.3%)2,713 (36.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,396 (31.1%)1,352 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms1,159 (25.8%)619 (8.3%)
Total4,488 (100.0%)7,443 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairbanks

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairbanks
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas641 (14.3%)1,126 (15.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas177 (3.9%)160 (2.1%)
Electricity173 (3.8%)2,420 (32.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,398 (75.7%)3,091 (41.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)87 (1.2%)
All other Fuels81 (1.8%)300 (4.0%)
No Fuel Used18 (0.4%)259 (3.5%)
Total4,488 (100.0%)7,443 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairbanks

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairbanks
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle99 (2.2%)872 (11.7%)
1 Vehicle1,469 (32.7%)3,434 (46.1%)
2 Vehicles1,648 (36.7%)2,727 (36.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,272 (28.3%)410 (5.5%)
Total4,488 (100.0%)7,443 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fairbanks

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fairbanks

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7672,721
Median Property Value$240,200$270,100
Median Household Income$93,625$590
Monthly Housing Costs$743$174
Real Estate Taxes$2,740$259

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000229 (13.0%)27 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999108 (6.1%)88 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999799 (45.2%)1,639 (60.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999529 (29.9%)928 (34.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99977 (4.4%)39 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more25 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,767 (100.0%)2,721 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00038 (2.1%)30 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999100 (5.7%)47 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999217 (12.3%)65 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999156 (8.8%)77 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999236 (13.4%)110 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999167 (9.5%)307 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999410 (23.2%)526 (19.3%)
$150,000 or more443 (25.1%)999 (36.7%)
Total1,767 (100.0%)2,721 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairbanks

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairbanks
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x768 (43.5%)106,046 (3,897.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x477 (27.0%)1,008 (37.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x90 (5.1%)685 (25.2%)
4.0x or more401 (22.7%)533 (19.6%)
Total1,767 (100.0%)2,721 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800226 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49953 (3.0%)76 (2.8%)
$800 to $1,499896 (50.7%)126 (4.6%)
Total1,767 (100.0%)2,721 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fairbanks

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,286 (96.8%)110 (3.2%)
6 to 18 Years4,931 (94.9%)264 (5.1%)
19 to 25 Years3,126 (86.1%)506 (13.9%)
26 to 34 Years3,376 (85.2%)586 (14.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,772 (92.0%)242 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,412 (90.8%)243 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,151 (90.3%)231 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,268 (98.1%)43 (1.9%)
75 Years and older1,120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,442 (92.0%)2,225 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairbanks

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairbanks
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,286 (96.8%)110 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,931 (94.9%)264 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,126 (86.1%)506 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairbanks

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairbanks
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,111 (87.6%)298 (12.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,933 (90.6%)408 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,072 (93.0%)459 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,816 (89.7%)322 (10.3%)
$100,000 and over10,260 (93.8%)675 (6.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,068 (31.5%)2,665 (78.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,547 (29.8%)3,890 (74.9%)
19 to 25 Years531 (14.6%)2,860 (78.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,071 (27.0%)2,837 (71.6%)
35 to 44 Years532 (17.6%)2,347 (77.9%)
45 to 54 Years587 (22.1%)2,142 (80.7%)
55 to 64 Years719 (30.2%)1,581 (66.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,080 (90.0%)1,601 (69.3%)
75 Years and over1,107 (98.8%)881 (78.7%)
Total9,242 (33.4%)20,804 (75.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairbanks

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairbanks
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years191 (7.0%)67 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years462 (13.8%)349 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years594 (14.3%)764 (19.6%)
65 to 74 Years442 (36.8%)352 (31.7%)
75 Years and over106 (34.2%)560 (69.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fairbanks

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (0.4%)4 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years219 (5.3%)143 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years117 (9.7%)38 (3.4%)
75 Years and over83 (26.8%)211 (26.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)19 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years106 (3.2%)36 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years42 (1.0%)121 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years40 (3.3%)70 (6.3%)
75 Years and over26 (8.4%)104 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years182 (6.7%)48 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years309 (9.2%)286 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years292 (7.0%)223 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years46 (3.8%)10 (0.9%)
75 Years and over1 (0.3%)155 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years72 (2.1%)74 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years222 (5.3%)431 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years333 (27.7%)282 (25.4%)
75 Years and over39 (12.6%)491 (60.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years72 (2.1%)42 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years32 (0.8%)64 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years18 (1.5%)60 (5.4%)
75 Years and over7 (2.3%)132 (16.3%)

Technology Access in Fairbanks

Computing Device Access in Fairbanks

Computing Device Access in Fairbanks
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop9,60180.5%
Smartphone10,84390.9%
Tablet7,25460.8%
No Computing Device3412.9%
Total11,931100.0%

Internet Access in Fairbanks

Internet Access in Fairbanks
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet380.3%
Broadband Home8,26069.2%
Cellular Data Only1,73614.5%
Satellite Internet6745.7%
No Internet1,53912.9%
Total11,931100.0%

Fairbanks Summary

History

The history of Fairbanks, Alaska dates back to the early 1900s when gold was discovered in the area. The discovery of gold in the Tanana Valley in 1902 sparked a gold rush that brought thousands of prospectors to the area. The city of Fairbanks was founded in 1903 and quickly became the center of the gold rush. The city was named after Charles W. Fairbanks, a former U.S. Senator from Indiana.
The city of Fairbanks quickly grew and became the largest city in Alaska. It was the center of commerce and transportation for the region. The Alaska Railroad was built in 1923, connecting Fairbanks to the rest of the state. The city also became the center of government for the region, with the Alaska Territorial Legislature meeting in Fairbanks in 1913.
The city of Fairbanks continued to grow and prosper throughout the 20th century. The University of Alaska Fairbanks was established in 1917 and the Alaska Native Brotherhood was founded in 1912. The city also became a major military base during World War II, with the construction of Ladd Field and Eielson Air Force Base.
The city of Fairbanks has continued to grow and develop in the 21st century. The population of the city has grown to over 32,000 people, making it the second largest city in Alaska. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Fairbanks North Star Borough, and the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Geography

Fairbanks is located in the interior of Alaska, in the Tanana Valley. The city is situated on the banks of the Chena River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by mountains, including the White Mountains to the east and the Alaska Range to the west. The city is located at an elevation of 467 feet above sea level.
The climate of Fairbanks is subarctic, with cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature in January is -14°F and the average temperature in July is 63°F. The city receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the form of snow.

Economy

The economy of Fairbanks is largely based on the oil and gas industry, as well as tourism. The city is home to several oil and gas companies, including ConocoPhillips, BP, and ExxonMobil. The city is also home to a variety of other businesses, including the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Fairbanks North Star Borough, and the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.
The city is also a major tourist destination, with visitors coming to experience the unique culture and natural beauty of the area. The city is home to a variety of attractions, including the University of Alaska Museum of the North, the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, and the Fairbanks Ice Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Fairbanks was 31,535. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 8.2% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 10.4% from other races. The median household income was $63,945 and the median family income was $76,945. The per capita income was $30,945.

Conclusion

Fairbanks, Alaska is a vibrant city with a rich history and a diverse economy. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Fairbanks North Star Borough, and the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. The city is also a major tourist destination, with visitors coming to experience the unique culture and natural beauty of the area. The population of Fairbanks is diverse, with a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. The city is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fairbanks?
Total Population of Fairbanks is 32,496.
What is the Total Male Population of Fairbanks?
Total Male Population of Fairbanks is 17,413.
What is the Total Female Population of Fairbanks?
Total Female Population of Fairbanks is 15,083.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fairbanks?
There are 115.45 Males per 100 Females in Fairbanks.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fairbanks?
There are 86.62 Females per 100 Males in Fairbanks.
What is the Median Population Age in Fairbanks?
Median Population Age in Fairbanks is 28.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fairbanks
Average Family Size in Fairbanks is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fairbanks
Average Household Size in Fairbanks is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fairbanks?
Per Capita income in Fairbanks is $34,820.
What is the Median Family Income in Fairbanks?
Median Family Income in Fairbanks is $80,736.
What is the Median Household income in Fairbanks?
Median Household Income in Fairbanks is $69,914.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fairbanks?
Income or Wage Gap in Fairbanks is 17.6%.
Women in Fairbanks earn 82.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fairbanks?
Family Income Deficit in Fairbanks is $11,036.
Families that are below poverty line in Fairbanks earn $11,036 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fairbanks?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fairbanks is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fairbanks?
There are 17,577 People in the Labor Forcein in Fairbanks.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fairbanks?
70.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Fairbanks.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fairbanks?
Unemployment Rate in Fairbanks is 7.0%.