Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK Map & Demographics
Fairbanks North Star Borough Map

Fairbanks North Star Borough Overview
$42,744
PER CAPITA INCOME
$100,854
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,655
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,837
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
96,299
TOTAL POPULATION
52,279
MALE POPULATION
44,020
FEMALE POPULATION
118.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
52,106
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Fairbanks North Star Borough Area Codes
Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Income Overview in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Per Capita Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $42,744, while median incomes of families and households are $100,854 and $81,655 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 96,299 | $42,744 |
Median Family Income | 22,854 | $100,854 |
Mean Family Income | 22,854 | $127,069 |
Median Household Income | 35,824 | $81,655 |
Mean Household Income | 35,824 | $107,852 |
Income Deficit | 22,854 | $8,837 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 96,299 | 29.21% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 96,299 | 70.79¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 96,299 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Average Earnings in Fairbanks North Star Borough are $46,141, $53,777 for men and $38,067 for women, a difference of 29.2%.

Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 32,740 (58.8%) | $53,777 |
Female | 22,983 (41.2%) | $38,067 |
Total | 55,723 (100.0%) | $46,141 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most common earnings brackets in Fairbanks North Star Borough are $100,000+ for men (6,134 | 18.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (2,561 | 11.1%).

Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 1,237 (3.8%) | 1,072 (4.7%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 1,105 (3.4%) | 891 (3.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 619 (1.9%) | 1,023 (4.4%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 603 (1.8%) | 447 (1.9%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 546 (1.7%) | 955 (4.2%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 649 (2.0%) | 703 (3.1%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 666 (2.0%) | 642 (2.8%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 511 (1.6%) | 717 (3.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 714 (2.2%) | 873 (3.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 796 (2.4%) | 560 (2.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1,703 (5.2%) | 1,197 (5.2%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 2,354 (7.2%) | 1,409 (6.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 1,013 (3.1%) | 1,359 (5.9%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 1,750 (5.3%) | 1,213 (5.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 1,251 (3.8%) | 872 (3.8%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 1,147 (3.5%) | 1,183 (5.1%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 2,461 (7.5%) | 1,967 (8.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 2,786 (8.5%) | 1,536 (6.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,695 (14.3%) | 2,561 (11.1%) |
$100,000+ | 6,134 (18.7%) | 1,803 (7.8%) |
Total | 32,740 (100.0%) | 22,983 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Average earnings in Fairbanks North Star Borough are $67,067 for men and $45,734 for women, a difference of 31.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $93,552, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,327. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,245, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $33,372.

Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $29,327 | $33,372 |
High School Diploma | $52,307 | $40,439 |
College or Associate's Degree | $60,986 | $41,899 |
Bachelor's Degree | $72,201 | $51,400 |
Graduate Degree | $93,552 | $64,245 |
Total | $67,067 | $45,734 |
Family Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Family Income Brackets in Fairbanks North Star Borough
According to the Fairbanks North Star Borough family income data, there are 4,845 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 114 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 320 | 1.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 114 | 0.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 548 | 2.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 754 | 3.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,988 | 8.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 4,434 | 19.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,154 | 13.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 4,845 | 21.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2,948 | 12.9% |
$200,000+ | 3,771 | 16.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
6-person families (775 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Fairbanks North Star Borough with $165,673 per family, while 2-person families (10,642 | 46.6%) have the highest median income of $42,027 per family member.

Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 10,642 (46.6%) | $84,054 |
3-Person Families | 5,651 (24.7%) | $110,026 |
4-Person Families | 3,741 (16.4%) | $113,570 |
5-Person Families | 1,579 (6.9%) | $151,082 |
6-Person Families | 775 (3.4%) | $165,673 |
7+ Person Families | 466 (2.0%) | $127,571 |
Total | 22,854 (100.0%) | $100,854 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The median family income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $100,854, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,417) having the highest median family income of $204,063, while families with no earners (2,283) have the lowest median family income of $56,635, accounting for 10.6% and 10.0% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 2,283 (10.0%) | $56,635 |
1 Earner | 7,083 (31.0%) | $73,759 |
2 Earners | 11,071 (48.4%) | $116,048 |
3+ Earners | 2,417 (10.6%) | $204,063 |
Total | 22,854 (100.0%) | $100,854 |
Household Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household Income Brackets in Fairbanks North Star Borough
With 6,771 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fairbanks North Star Borough, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 896 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1,290 | 3.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 896 | 2.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,720 | 4.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,791 | 5.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,833 | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6,771 | 18.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 5,087 | 14.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,305 | 17.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3,547 | 9.9% |
$200,000+ | 4,585 | 12.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The median household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $81,655, with the highest median household income of $94,556 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,511 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,093, with 2,758 households (7.7%) in this group.

Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 2,758 (7.7%) | $53,093 |
25 to 44 Years | 14,023 (39.1%) | $88,750 |
45 to 64 Years | 11,511 (32.1%) | $94,556 |
65+ Years | 7,532 (21.0%) | $71,851 |
Total | 35,824 (100.0%) | $81,655 |
Poverty in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
With 6.2% poverty level for males and 7.6% for females among the residents of Fairbanks North Star Borough, 55 to 64 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 526 males (10.3%) and 129 females (12.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 248 (6.7%) | 187 (6.0%) |
5 Years | 10 (1.5%) | 12 (1.5%) |
6 to 11 Years | 232 (5.5%) | 259 (7.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 54 (3.7%) | 78 (4.9%) |
15 Years | 41 (6.6%) | 14 (2.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 11 (1.1%) | 129 (12.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 441 (7.9%) | 494 (12.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 400 (4.5%) | 675 (9.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 415 (6.3%) | 308 (5.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 254 (4.6%) | 177 (3.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 526 (10.3%) | 466 (9.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 385 (9.1%) | 296 (8.6%) |
75 Years and over | 31 (2.0%) | 213 (10.6%) |
Total | 3,048 (6.2%) | 3,308 (7.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
According to the poverty statistics in Fairbanks North Star Borough, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.9% of males and 98.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 3,451 (93.3%) | 2,918 (94.0%) |
5 Years | 661 (98.5%) | 792 (98.5%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3,965 (94.5%) | 3,365 (92.8%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1,388 (96.3%) | 1,514 (95.1%) |
15 Years | 581 (93.4%) | 697 (98.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 1,003 (98.9%) | 885 (87.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 5,128 (92.1%) | 3,569 (87.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 8,402 (95.5%) | 6,835 (91.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 6,199 (93.7%) | 5,562 (94.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5,268 (95.4%) | 4,381 (96.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 4,600 (89.7%) | 4,487 (90.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,825 (90.9%) | 3,162 (91.4%) |
75 Years and over | 1,532 (98.0%) | 1,795 (89.4%) |
Total | 46,003 (93.8%) | 39,962 (92.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fairbanks North Star Borough show that 1.8% or 325 of the total 18,581 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 70 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 10,446 (98.5%) | 164 (1.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 5,950 (98.5%) | 91 (1.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1,564 (95.7%) | 70 (4.3%) |
5 or more Children | 296 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 18,256 (98.3%) | 325 (1.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks North Star Borough
According to the poverty data in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 13.9% or 250 single-father households and 12.5% or 310 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 225 households (28.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (20.2%) falling below the poverty line.

Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 225 (28.1%) | 43 (7.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 25 (3.2%) | 207 (13.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (20.2%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (7.9%) |
Total | 250 (13.9%) | 310 (12.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The poverty data for Fairbanks North Star Borough shows that 325 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 560 of the single-parent households (13.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 70 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 268 household (18.9%) living below poverty.

Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 164 (1.5%) | 268 (18.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 91 (1.5%) | 232 (10.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 70 (4.3%) | 57 (11.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (7.9%) |
Total | 325 (1.8%) | 560 (13.1%) |
Race in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most populous races in Fairbanks North Star Borough are White / Caucasian (68,726 | 71.4%), Two or more Races (11,504 | 11.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (8,038 | 8.4%).

Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 3,032 | 3.2% |
Black / African American | 3,979 | 4.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 653 | 0.7% |
Hispanic or Latino | 8,038 | 8.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 6,733 | 7.0% |
White / Caucasian | 68,726 | 71.4% |
Two or more Races | 11,504 | 11.9% |
Some other Race | 1,672 | 1.7% |
Total | 96,299 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most populous ancestries reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough are German (14,809 | 15.4%), Irish (11,018 | 11.4%), English (9,324 | 9.7%), Alaskan Athabascan (4,569 | 4.7%), and Mexican (4,390 | 4.6%), together accounting for 45.8% of all Fairbanks North Star Borough residents.

Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 368 | 0.4% |
Alaska Native | 1,984 | 2.1% |
Alaskan Athabascan | 4,569 | 4.7% |
Albanian | 16 | 0.0% |
Aleut | 179 | 0.2% |
American | 4,086 | 4.2% |
Apache | 45 | 0.1% |
Arab | 27 | 0.0% |
Armenian | 48 | 0.1% |
Australian | 43 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 230 | 0.2% |
Bahamian | 33 | 0.0% |
Bangladeshi | 115 | 0.1% |
Barbadian | 40 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 103 | 0.1% |
Bhutanese | 944 | 1.0% |
Blackfeet | 119 | 0.1% |
Bolivian | 54 | 0.1% |
Brazilian | 38 | 0.0% |
British | 575 | 0.6% |
Bulgarian | 10 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 1,381 | 1.4% |
Cambodian | 39 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 329 | 0.3% |
Celtic | 19 | 0.0% |
Central American | 401 | 0.4% |
Central American Indian | 197 | 0.2% |
Cherokee | 419 | 0.4% |
Cheyenne | 2 | 0.0% |
Chickasaw | 17 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 175 | 0.2% |
Choctaw | 47 | 0.1% |
Colombian | 145 | 0.2% |
Colville | 12 | 0.0% |
Comanche | 22 | 0.0% |
Costa Rican | 34 | 0.0% |
Cree | 89 | 0.1% |
Creek | 23 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 118 | 0.1% |
Crow | 79 | 0.1% |
Cuban | 193 | 0.2% |
Czech | 657 | 0.7% |
Czechoslovakian | 87 | 0.1% |
Danish | 767 | 0.8% |
Dominican | 270 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 995 | 1.0% |
Eastern European | 319 | 0.3% |
Ecuadorian | 175 | 0.2% |
Egyptian | 4 | 0.0% |
English | 9,324 | 9.7% |
European | 3,407 | 3.5% |
Filipino | 88 | 0.1% |
Finnish | 272 | 0.3% |
French | 1,969 | 2.0% |
French American Indian | 154 | 0.2% |
French Canadian | 1,774 | 1.8% |
German | 14,809 | 15.4% |
Greek | 91 | 0.1% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 51 | 0.1% |
Guyanese | 17 | 0.0% |
Haitian | 49 | 0.1% |
Honduran | 15 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 464 | 0.5% |
Icelander | 23 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 650 | 0.7% |
Inupiat | 1,436 | 1.5% |
Iranian | 55 | 0.1% |
Irish | 11,018 | 11.4% |
Italian | 3,182 | 3.3% |
Jamaican | 62 | 0.1% |
Kenyan | 7 | 0.0% |
Korean | 1,390 | 1.4% |
Laotian | 12 | 0.0% |
Latvian | 15 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 160 | 0.2% |
Lumbee | 48 | 0.1% |
Luxembourger | 23 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 69 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 4,390 | 4.6% |
Mexican American Indian | 84 | 0.1% |
Mongolian | 21 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 364 | 0.4% |
Navajo | 26 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 46 | 0.1% |
Nigerian | 33 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 414 | 0.4% |
Norwegian | 2,559 | 2.7% |
Osage | 1 | 0.0% |
Pakistani | 76 | 0.1% |
Panamanian | 71 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 8 | 0.0% |
Polish | 1,636 | 1.7% |
Portuguese | 285 | 0.3% |
Potawatomi | 31 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 1,471 | 1.5% |
Romanian | 244 | 0.3% |
Russian | 482 | 0.5% |
Salvadoran | 235 | 0.2% |
Samoan | 295 | 0.3% |
Scandinavian | 1,054 | 1.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 1,123 | 1.2% |
Scottish | 1,837 | 1.9% |
Serbian | 101 | 0.1% |
Shoshone | 15 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 398 | 0.4% |
Slavic | 25 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 86 | 0.1% |
Slovene | 59 | 0.1% |
South American | 390 | 0.4% |
Spaniard | 85 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 292 | 0.3% |
Sri Lankan | 213 | 0.2% |
Subsaharan African | 496 | 0.5% |
Swedish | 1,084 | 1.1% |
Swiss | 339 | 0.4% |
Thai | 134 | 0.1% |
Tlingit-Haida | 216 | 0.2% |
Tongan | 45 | 0.1% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 43 | 0.0% |
Tsimshian | 3 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 8 | 0.0% |
Ugandan | 14 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 110 | 0.1% |
Uruguayan | 16 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 843 | 0.9% |
West Indian | 71 | 0.1% |
Yugoslavian | 77 | 0.1% |
Yup'ik | 1,192 | 1.2% | View All 128 Rows |
Immigrants in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fairbanks North Star Borough came from Asia (2,101 | 2.2%), Eastern Asia (1,195 | 1.2%), Europe (1,146 | 1.2%), Latin America (878 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (753 | 0.8%), together accounting for 6.3% of all Fairbanks North Star Borough residents.

Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 227 | 0.2% |
Albania | 16 | 0.0% |
Asia | 2,101 | 2.2% |
Australia | 43 | 0.0% |
Bahamas | 6 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 18 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 53 | 0.1% |
Bulgaria | 10 | 0.0% |
Canada | 506 | 0.5% |
Caribbean | 118 | 0.1% |
Central America | 341 | 0.4% |
China | 363 | 0.4% |
Colombia | 62 | 0.1% |
Cuba | 36 | 0.0% |
Denmark | 7 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 61 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 80 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 1,195 | 1.2% |
Eastern Europe | 504 | 0.5% |
Ecuador | 49 | 0.1% |
El Salvador | 63 | 0.1% |
England | 44 | 0.1% |
Europe | 1,146 | 1.2% |
France | 22 | 0.0% |
Germany | 466 | 0.5% |
Ghana | 20 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 27 | 0.0% |
Guyana | 46 | 0.1% |
India | 78 | 0.1% |
Indonesia | 4 | 0.0% |
Iran | 44 | 0.1% |
Iraq | 22 | 0.0% |
Italy | 17 | 0.0% |
Jamaica | 15 | 0.0% |
Japan | 163 | 0.2% |
Kenya | 64 | 0.1% |
Korea | 669 | 0.7% |
Laos | 84 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 878 | 0.9% |
Latvia | 15 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 234 | 0.2% |
Micronesia | 115 | 0.1% |
Moldova | 240 | 0.3% |
Netherlands | 14 | 0.0% |
Nigeria | 14 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 75 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 236 | 0.3% |
Pakistan | 9 | 0.0% |
Panama | 17 | 0.0% |
Peru | 84 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 473 | 0.5% |
Poland | 53 | 0.1% |
Romania | 25 | 0.0% |
Russia | 79 | 0.1% |
Serbia | 14 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 5 | 0.0% |
South America | 419 | 0.4% |
South Central Asia | 131 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 753 | 0.8% |
Southern Europe | 17 | 0.0% |
Switzerland | 30 | 0.0% |
Taiwan | 114 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 64 | 0.1% |
Uganda | 6 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 52 | 0.1% |
Uruguay | 16 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 109 | 0.1% |
Vietnam | 128 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 142 | 0.2% |
Western Asia | 22 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 550 | 0.6% | View All 71 Rows |
Sex and Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Sex and Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most populous age groups in Fairbanks North Star Borough are 20 to 24 Years (5,837 | 11.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (3,887 | 8.8%) for women.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 3,750 (7.2%) | 3,125 (7.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 3,632 (7.0%) | 3,202 (7.3%) |
10 to 14 Years | 2,953 (5.7%) | 2,893 (6.6%) |
15 to 19 Years | 3,299 (6.3%) | 2,856 (6.5%) |
20 to 24 Years | 5,837 (11.2%) | 3,402 (7.7%) |
25 to 29 Years | 5,269 (10.1%) | 3,887 (8.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 4,267 (8.2%) | 3,710 (8.4%) |
35 to 39 Years | 4,124 (7.9%) | 3,627 (8.2%) |
40 to 44 Years | 2,607 (5.0%) | 2,260 (5.1%) |
45 to 49 Years | 2,805 (5.4%) | 2,327 (5.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 2,787 (5.3%) | 2,238 (5.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 2,653 (5.1%) | 2,495 (5.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 2,487 (4.8%) | 2,474 (5.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 2,591 (5.0%) | 2,164 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 Years | 1,634 (3.1%) | 1,317 (3.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 754 (1.4%) | 893 (2.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 562 (1.1%) | 714 (1.6%) |
85 Years and over | 268 (0.5%) | 436 (1.0%) |
Total | 52,279 (100.0%) | 44,020 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Median Family Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The median family size in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (18,581 | 81.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,797 | 7.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.

Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 18,581 (81.3%) | 3.21 |
Single Male/Father | 1,797 (7.9%) | 2.96 |
Single Female/Mother | 2,476 (10.8%) | 3.09 |
Total Families | 22,854 (100.0%) | 3.18 |
Median Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The median household size in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 2.58 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,797 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.44 persons per household. non-family households (12,970 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.

Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 18,581 (51.9%) | 3.26 |
Single Male/Father | 1,797 (5.0%) | 3.44 |
Single Female/Mother | 2,476 (6.9%) | 3.34 |
Non-family | 12,970 (36.2%) | 1.33 |
Total Households | 35,824 (100.0%) | 2.58 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Out of a total of 35,824 households in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 22,854 (63.8%) are family households, while 12,970 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,046, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10,078.

Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 10,078 (28.1%) |
2-Person Households | 10,046 (28.0%) | 2,400 (6.7%) |
3-Person Households | 5,591 (15.6%) | 353 (1.0%) |
4-Person Households | 3,990 (11.1%) | 115 (0.3%) |
5-Person Households | 1,840 (5.1%) | 24 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 797 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 590 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 22,854 (63.8%) | 12,970 (36.2%) |
Female Fertility in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Fertility by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Average fertility rate in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.6% of all women with births.

Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 1 (0.1%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 1,289 (81.6%) | 117.0 |
35 to 50 years | 290 (18.3%) | 34.0 |
Total | 1,580 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
88.7% of women with births (1,580) in Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 20 to 34 years age bracket with 10.2% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 1,158 (89.8%) | 131 (10.2%) |
35 to 50 years | 245 (84.5%) | 45 (15.5%) |
Total | 1,401 (88.7%) | 179 (11.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Average fertility rate in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 83.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 44.2% of all women with births.

Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 12 (0.8%) | 5.0 |
High School Diploma | 356 (22.5%) | 74.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 699 (44.2%) | 83.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 326 (20.6%) | 73.0 |
Graduate Degree | 187 (11.8%) | 81.0 |
Total | 1,580 (100.0%) | 71.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
11.3% of women with births in Fairbanks North Star Borough 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 less than high school are least likely to be married with 41.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 7 (58.3%) | 5 (41.7%) |
High School Diploma | 272 (76.4%) | 84 (23.6%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 620 (88.7%) | 79 (11.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 326 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 177 (94.7%) | 10 (5.3%) |
Total | 1,401 (88.7%) | 179 (11.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Employment by Class of Employer in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Among the 48,184 employed individuals in Fairbanks North Star Borough, private company employees (21,605 | 44.8%), federal government employees (11,125 | 23.1%), and state government employees (4,504 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 21,605 | 44.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,274 | 2.6% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,821 | 5.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 4,031 | 8.4% |
Local Government Employees | 2,743 | 5.7% |
State Government Employees | 4,504 | 9.3% |
Federal Government Employees | 11,125 | 23.1% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 81 | 0.2% |
Total | 48,184 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
According to the labor force statistics for Fairbanks North Star Borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (75,407), 69.1% or 52,106 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 2,866 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 83.9% or 8,522 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.2% or 237 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 2,573 (53.4%) | 237 (9.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 7,419 (80.3%) | 497 (6.7%) |
25 to 29 Years | 7,508 (82.0%) | 571 (7.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 6,605 (82.8%) | 86 (1.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10,435 (82.7%) | 689 (6.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 8,522 (83.9%) | 673 (7.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 3,640 (70.7%) | 76 (2.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 2,600 (52.4%) | 34 (1.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,273 (29.5%) | 57 (2.5%) |
75 Years and over | 504 (13.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 52,106 (69.1%) | 2,866 (5.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
According to labor force statistics for Fairbanks North Star Borough, 78.6% of individuals (39,313) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (50,017) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 2,123 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.1% or 13,809 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.3% or 134 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 1,088 (45.3%) | 295 (12.3%) |
High School Diploma | 9,022 (72.5%) | 1,381 (11.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 15,364 (81.1%) | 815 (4.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 13,809 (85.1%) | 357 (2.2%) |
Total | 39,313 (78.6%) | 2,701 (5.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairbanks North Star Borough are Community & Social Service (5,111 | 12.1%), Management (3,943 | 9.4%), Education Instruction & Library (3,128 | 7.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,862 | 6.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,254 | 5.4%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fairbanks North Star Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (64.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (60.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (85.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (67.0%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 2,128 (54.0%) | 1,815 (46.0%) |
Business & Financial | 1,104 (55.1%) | 898 (44.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,856 (64.8%) | 1,006 (35.1%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 475 (60.2%) | 314 (39.8%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 792 (84.6%) | 144 (15.4%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 589 (51.8%) | 548 (48.2%) |
Community & Social Service | 1,907 (37.3%) | 3,204 (62.7%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 419 (36.4%) | 731 (63.6%) |
Legal Services & Support | 199 (53.2%) | 175 (46.8%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 1,033 (33.0%) | 2,095 (67.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 256 (55.8%) | 203 (44.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 510 (22.6%) | 1,744 (77.4%) |
Health Technologists | 215 (14.7%) | 1,249 (85.3%) |
Total (Category) | 7,505 (46.4%) | 8,667 (53.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 21,947 (52.2%) | 20,131 (47.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Fairbanks North Star Borough are Food Preparation & Serving (2,538 | 6.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,781 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (1,528 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (1,271 | 3.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (960 | 2.3%).

Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Fairbanks North Star Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (91.9%), Security & Protection (90.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (90.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.8%), Personal Care & Service (70.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.1%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 141 (9.2%) | 1,387 (90.8%) |
Security & Protection | 1,156 (90.9%) | 115 (9.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 587 (90.0%) | 65 (10.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 569 (91.9%) | 50 (8.1%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 1,038 (40.9%) | 1,500 (59.1%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 622 (64.8%) | 338 (35.2%) |
Personal Care & Service | 526 (29.5%) | 1,255 (70.5%) |
Total (Category) | 3,483 (43.1%) | 4,595 (56.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 21,947 (52.2%) | 20,131 (47.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fairbanks North Star Borough are Office & Administration (5,349 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (3,586 | 8.5%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 2,003 (55.9%) | 1,583 (44.1%) |
Office & Administration | 1,417 (26.5%) | 3,932 (73.5%) |
Total (Category) | 3,420 (38.3%) | 5,515 (61.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 21,947 (52.2%) | 20,131 (47.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fairbanks North Star Borough are Construction & Extraction (2,283 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,679 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (338 | 0.8%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 197 (58.3%) | 141 (41.7%) |
Construction & Extraction | 2,162 (94.7%) | 121 (5.3%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,635 (97.4%) | 44 (2.6%) |
Total (Category) | 3,994 (92.9%) | 306 (7.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 21,947 (52.2%) | 20,131 (47.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fairbanks North Star Borough are Transportation (2,370 | 5.6%), Material Moving (1,273 | 3.0%), and Production (950 | 2.3%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 608 (64.0%) | 342 (36.0%) |
Transportation | 1,948 (82.2%) | 422 (17.8%) |
Material Moving | 989 (77.7%) | 284 (22.3%) |
Total (Category) | 3,545 (77.2%) | 1,048 (22.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 21,947 (52.2%) | 20,131 (47.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Employment Industries in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The major employment industries in Fairbanks North Star Borough include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,037 | 14.3%), Educational Services (4,916 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (4,271 | 10.2%), Public Administration (4,175 | 9.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,184 | 7.6%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The Fairbanks North Star Borough industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.8%), Information (79.7%), and Construction (77.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), Finance & Insurance (74.1%), and Educational Services (62.6%).

Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 388 (56.7%) | 296 (43.3%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 942 (85.8%) | 156 (14.2%) |
Construction | 2,326 (77.6%) | 671 (22.4%) |
Manufacturing | 629 (69.6%) | 275 (30.4%) |
Wholesale Trade | 451 (70.6%) | 188 (29.4%) |
Retail Trade | 2,409 (56.4%) | 1,862 (43.6%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 2,084 (66.6%) | 1,043 (33.4%) |
Utilities | 532 (65.0%) | 286 (35.0%) |
Information | 546 (79.7%) | 139 (20.3%) |
Finance & Insurance | 269 (25.9%) | 771 (74.1%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 577 (56.6%) | 442 (43.4%) |
Professional & Scientific | 1,259 (50.1%) | 1,252 (49.9%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 539 (62.7%) | 320 (37.2%) |
Educational Services | 1,840 (37.4%) | 3,076 (62.6%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,324 (21.9%) | 4,713 (78.1%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 815 (66.1%) | 418 (33.9%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 1,394 (43.8%) | 1,790 (56.2%) |
Public Administration | 2,662 (63.8%) | 1,513 (36.2%) |
Total | 21,947 (52.2%) | 20,131 (47.8%) |
Education in Fairbanks North Star Borough
School Enrollment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most common levels of schooling among the 25,390 students in Fairbanks North Star Borough are college / undergraduate (6,595 | 26.0%), elementary school (5,329 | 21.0%), and middle school (4,552 | 17.9%).

School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 1,371 | 5.4% |
Kindergarten | 1,131 | 4.4% |
Elementary School | 5,329 | 21.0% |
Middle School | 4,552 | 17.9% |
High School | 4,476 | 17.6% |
College / Undergraduate | 6,595 | 26.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 1,936 | 7.6% |
Total | 25,390 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Out of a total of 25,390 students who are enrolled in schools in Fairbanks North Star Borough, 5,053 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 20,337 (80.1%) 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 589 (60.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,001 (88.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 393 (40.0%) | 589 (60.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 4,939 (78.9%) | 1,317 (21.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,001 (88.0%) | 679 (11.9%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 2,673 (79.5%) | 687 (20.4%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 1,164 (75.0%) | 388 (25.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 2,406 (86.0%) | 393 (14.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 2,189 (83.1%) | 444 (16.9%) |
35 Years and over | 1,585 (74.5%) | 543 (25.5%) |
Total | 20,337 (80.1%) | 5,053 (19.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Bio, nature & agricultural (2,931 | 13.4%), business (2,723 | 12.4%), education (2,232 | 10.2%), science & technology (2,087 | 9.5%), and arts & humanities (1,762 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 21,869 individuals in Fairbanks North Star Borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 571 | 2.6% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 2,931 | 13.4% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 1,150 | 5.3% |
Psychology | 1,368 | 6.3% |
Social Sciences | 1,623 | 7.4% |
Engineering | 1,546 | 7.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 93 | 0.4% |
Science & Technology | 2,087 | 9.5% |
Business | 2,723 | 12.4% |
Education | 2,232 | 10.2% |
Literature & Languages | 1,238 | 5.7% |
Liberal Arts & History | 1,209 | 5.5% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 672 | 3.1% |
Communications | 664 | 3.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 1,762 | 8.1% |
Total | 21,869 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fairbanks North Star Borough are males with 2 vehicles (11,205, accounting for 43.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,698, making up 56.7%).

Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 438 (1.7%) | 264 (1.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 5,404 (21.1%) | 4,726 (23.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 11,205 (43.7%) | 7,698 (38.9%) |
3 Vehicles | 5,290 (20.6%) | 4,054 (20.5%) |
4 Vehicles | 1,567 (6.1%) | 1,554 (7.9%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 1,749 (6.8%) | 1,478 (7.5%) |
Total | 25,653 (100.0%) | 19,774 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fairbanks North Star Borough are 15 to 19 minutes (9,865 commuters, 21.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (8,904 commuters, 19.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (6,769 commuters, 15.0%).

Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 2,114 | 4.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 6,253 | 13.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 8,904 | 19.7% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 9,865 | 21.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 6,769 | 15.0% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 3,371 | 7.4% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 4,217 | 9.3% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 280 | 0.6% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 744 | 1.6% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1,251 | 2.8% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 725 | 1.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 759 | 1.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most common commute times in Fairbanks North Star Borough are 10 to 14 minutes (5,620 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,410 commuters, 24.3%) for females.

Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,233 (4.5%) | 881 (4.9%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 4,090 (15.1%) | 2,163 (11.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 5,620 (20.7%) | 3,284 (18.1%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 5,455 (20.1%) | 4,410 (24.3%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 3,596 (13.3%) | 3,173 (17.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,990 (7.3%) | 1,381 (7.6%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 2,634 (9.7%) | 1,583 (8.7%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 173 (0.6%) | 107 (0.6%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 511 (1.9%) | 233 (1.3%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 726 (2.7%) | 525 (2.9%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 467 (1.7%) | 258 (1.4%) |
90 or more Minutes | 607 (2.2%) | 152 (0.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
The most frequent times of departure to work in Fairbanks North Star Borough are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,388, 12.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,394, 18.7%) for females.

Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,011 (3.7%) | 829 (4.6%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,326 (4.9%) | 271 (1.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2,795 (10.3%) | 771 (4.3%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,656 (9.8%) | 1,198 (6.6%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,338 (8.6%) | 1,753 (9.7%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3,388 (12.5%) | 2,691 (14.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 3,245 (12.0%) | 3,394 (18.7%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 2,195 (8.1%) | 1,724 (9.5%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 1,911 (7.0%) | 1,183 (6.5%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 1,616 (6.0%) | 1,370 (7.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 688 (2.5%) | 872 (4.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 392 (1.5%) | 144 (0.8%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,806 (6.7%) | 1,257 (6.9%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,735 (6.4%) | 693 (3.8%) |
Total | 27,102 (100.0%) | 18,150 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Occupancy by Ownership in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Of the total 35,824 dwellings in Fairbanks North Star Borough, owner-occupied units account for 21,494 (60.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,330 (40.0%).

Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 21,494 | 60.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 14,330 | 40.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 35,824 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 10,078 | 28.1% |
2-Person Household | 12,446 | 34.7% |
3-Person Household | 5,944 | 16.6% |
4+ Person Household | 7,356 | 20.5% |
Total Housing Units | 35,824 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 4,887 (48.5%) | 5,191 (51.5%) |
2-Person Household | 7,762 (62.4%) | 4,684 (37.6%) |
3-Person Household | 3,671 (61.8%) | 2,273 (38.2%) |
4+ Person Household | 5,174 (70.3%) | 2,182 (29.7%) |
Total Housing Units | 21,494 (60.0%) | 14,330 (40.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 731 (48.4%) | 779 (51.6%) |
High School Diploma | 3,486 (46.0%) | 4,097 (54.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 8,009 (56.4%) | 6,182 (43.6%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9,268 (73.9%) | 3,272 (26.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 10,600 | 29.6% |
35 to 44 Years | 6,181 | 17.2% |
45 to 54 Years | 6,013 | 16.8% |
55 to 64 Years | 5,498 | 15.3% |
65 to 74 Years | 5,207 | 14.5% |
75 to 84 Years | 1,749 | 4.9% |
85 Years and Over | 576 | 1.6% |
Total | 35,824 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Median Income by Occupancy in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 21,494 (60.0%) | $105,007 |
Renter-Occupied | 14,330 (40.0%) | $59,978 |
Average | 35,824 (100.0%) | $81,655 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 342 (1.6%) | 597 (4.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 117 (0.5%) | 220 (1.5%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 360 (1.7%) | 525 (3.7%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 313 (1.5%) | 591 (4.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 500 (2.3%) | 327 (2.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 844 (3.9%) | 953 (6.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,554 (7.2%) | 2,287 (16.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,780 (12.9%) | 3,998 (27.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,324 (15.5%) | 1,764 (12.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 4,516 (21.0%) | 1,803 (12.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 6,844 (31.8%) | 1,265 (8.8%) |
Total | 21,494 (100.0%) | 14,330 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,029 (4.8%) | 92 (0.6%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,665 (7.7%) | 409 (2.9%) |
$500 to $799 | 2,937 (13.7%) | 1,881 (13.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 1,909 (8.9%) | 1,060 (7.4%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 3,263 (15.2%) | 4,704 (32.8%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 3,869 (18.0%) | 2,851 (19.9%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 3,375 (15.7%) | 1,767 (12.3%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1,904 (8.9%) | 709 (5.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 1,543 (7.2%) | 125 (0.9%) |
Total | 21,494 (100.0%) | 14,330 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Housing Structures in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 21,977 | 61.4% |
Single Unit, Attached | 3,032 | 8.5% |
2 Unit Apartments | 1,977 | 5.5% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 2,845 | 7.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2,157 | 6.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 3,116 | 8.7% |
Mobile Home / Other | 720 | 2.0% |
Total | 35,824 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 18,470 (84.0%) | 3,507 (16.0%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 733 (24.2%) | 2,299 (75.8%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 813 (41.1%) | 1,164 (58.9%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 111 (3.9%) | 2,734 (96.1%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 348 (16.1%) | 1,809 (83.9%) |
10 or more Apartments | 499 (16.0%) | 2,617 (84.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 520 (72.2%) | 200 (27.8%) |
Total | 21,494 (60.0%) | 14,330 (40.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 636 (3.0%) | 1,648 (11.5%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 2,187 (10.2%) | 3,993 (27.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 7,065 (32.9%) | 5,457 (38.1%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 6,393 (29.7%) | 2,213 (15.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 5,213 (24.2%) | 1,019 (7.1%) |
Total | 21,494 (100.0%) | 14,330 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,081 (5.0%) | 1,781 (12.4%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 533 (2.5%) | 330 (2.3%) |
Electricity | 438 (2.0%) | 3,469 (24.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 17,868 (83.1%) | 7,541 (52.6%) |
Coal or Coke | 26 (0.1%) | 204 (1.4%) |
All other Fuels | 1,518 (7.1%) | 660 (4.6%) |
No Fuel Used | 30 (0.1%) | 345 (2.4%) |
Total | 21,494 (100.0%) | 14,330 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 431 (2.0%) | 1,286 (9.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 4,107 (19.1%) | 7,115 (49.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 9,427 (43.9%) | 4,897 (34.2%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 7,529 (35.0%) | 1,032 (7.2%) |
Total | 21,494 (100.0%) | 14,330 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 8,905 | 12,589 |
Median Property Value | $261,600 | $289,100 |
Median Household Income | $89,498 | $4,465 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $717 | $1,513 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,918 | $602 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 762 (8.6%) | 94 (0.7%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 535 (6.0%) | 333 (2.6%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 4,501 (50.5%) | 6,339 (50.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 2,630 (29.5%) | 5,180 (41.1%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 303 (3.4%) | 574 (4.6%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 125 (1.4%) | 61 (0.5%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 49 (0.5%) | 8 (0.1%) |
Total | 8,905 (100.0%) | 12,589 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 330 (3.7%) | 71 (0.6%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 619 (7.0%) | 129 (1.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 531 (6.0%) | 554 (4.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,072 (12.0%) | 313 (2.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,269 (14.2%) | 482 (3.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,360 (15.3%) | 1,511 (12.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,345 (15.1%) | 1,964 (15.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 2,379 (26.7%) | 3,171 (25.2%) |
Total | 8,905 (100.0%) | 12,589 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 3,250 (36.5%) | 114,650 (910.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 1,988 (22.3%) | 4,559 (36.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 1,110 (12.5%) | 3,414 (27.1%) |
4.0x or more | 2,460 (27.6%) | 2,098 (16.7%) |
Total | 8,905 (100.0%) | 12,589 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,207 (13.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 735 (8.3%) | 525 (4.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 5,371 (60.3%) | 636 (5.1%) |
Total | 8,905 (100.0%) | 12,589 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 8,079 (96.5%) | 295 (3.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 14,602 (93.9%) | 946 (6.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 8,586 (85.4%) | 1,464 (14.6%) |
26 to 34 Years | 9,726 (85.0%) | 1,711 (15.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10,405 (89.1%) | 1,274 (10.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 8,953 (90.9%) | 892 (9.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 9,103 (90.4%) | 963 (9.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7,610 (99.2%) | 58 (0.8%) |
75 Years and older | 3,571 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 80,635 (91.4%) | 7,603 (8.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 8,079 (96.5%) | 295 (3.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 14,602 (93.9%) | 946 (6.1%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 8,586 (85.4%) | 1,464 (14.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 4,621 (82.4%) | 988 (17.6%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 9,211 (87.2%) | 1,350 (12.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 13,206 (91.5%) | 1,219 (8.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 10,679 (89.8%) | 1,213 (10.2%) |
$100,000 and over | 41,941 (93.9%) | 2,705 (6.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 2,289 (27.3%) | 6,383 (76.2%) |
6 to 18 Years | 3,758 (24.2%) | 12,266 (78.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,283 (12.8%) | 8,013 (79.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2,238 (19.6%) | 8,214 (71.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,127 (18.2%) | 8,941 (76.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,686 (17.1%) | 8,086 (82.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,504 (24.9%) | 7,463 (74.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7,050 (91.9%) | 5,512 (71.9%) |
75 Years and over | 3,424 (95.9%) | 2,475 (69.3%) |
Total | 26,359 (29.9%) | 67,353 (76.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.2%) |
5 to 17 Years | 393 (4.8%) | 213 (2.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1,068 (9.7%) | 957 (8.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,656 (16.3%) | 1,940 (12.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,436 (34.1%) | 742 (21.5%) |
75 Years and over | 660 (42.2%) | 1,060 (52.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 49 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 73 (0.7%) | 187 (1.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 859 (5.3%) | 376 (2.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 918 (21.8%) | 196 (5.7%) |
75 Years and over | 475 (30.4%) | 429 (21.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.2%) |
5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.1%) | 26 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 179 (1.6%) | 173 (1.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 468 (2.9%) | 267 (1.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 63 (1.5%) | 149 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 209 (13.4%) | 271 (13.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 337 (4.1%) | 181 (2.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 586 (5.3%) | 623 (5.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,446 (8.9%) | 619 (4.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 161 (3.8%) | 50 (1.5%) |
75 Years and over | 116 (7.4%) | 223 (11.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 126 (1.1%) | 147 (1.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,099 (6.7%) | 1,021 (6.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 655 (15.6%) | 579 (16.7%) |
75 Years and over | 386 (24.7%) | 801 (39.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 64 (0.8%) | 16 (0.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 72 (0.6%) | 71 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 273 (1.7%) | 151 (1.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 28 (0.7%) | 134 (3.9%) |
75 Years and over | 116 (7.4%) | 219 (10.9%) |
Technology Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Computing Device Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 30,109 | 84.1% |
Smartphone | 33,050 | 92.3% |
Tablet | 22,527 | 62.9% |
No Computing Device | 751 | 2.1% |
Total | 35,824 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 198 | 0.5% |
Broadband Home | 23,917 | 66.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 6,673 | 18.6% |
Satellite Internet | 1,888 | 5.3% |
No Internet | 3,580 | 10.0% |
Total | 35,824 | 100.0% |
Fairbanks North Star Borough Summary
The Fairbanks North Star Borough (FNSB) is a borough located in the state of Alaska. It is the second largest borough in the state, encompassing an area of 7,444 square miles. The borough is home to a population of approximately 97,581 people, as of the 2019 census. The borough is named after the nearby city of Fairbanks, which is the largest city in the borough and the second largest city in the state.
Geography
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is located in the interior of Alaska, in the Tanana Valley. It is bordered by the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area to the west, the Denali Borough to the south, and the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area to the east. The borough is located in the Tanana-Yukon River drainage basin, and is home to numerous rivers, including the Chena, Tanana, and Yukon Rivers. The borough is also home to numerous lakes, including Birch Lake, Chena Lake, and Tanana Lake. The highest point in the borough is Mount Hayes, which has an elevation of 10,945 feet.
The climate of the Fairbanks North Star Borough is subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The average temperature in the borough ranges from -20°F in the winter to 65°F in the summer. The borough receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the form of snow.
Economy
The economy of the Fairbanks North Star Borough is largely based on natural resources. The borough is home to numerous gold mines, as well as oil and gas fields. Mining and oil and gas extraction are the two largest industries in the borough, accounting for over half of the borough’s total economic output. Other industries in the borough include tourism, government, and retail.
The borough is home to numerous military installations, including Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright. These installations are major employers in the borough, providing jobs for thousands of people.
Demographics
As of the 2019 census, the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough was 97,581. The population is largely white, with approximately 75% of the population identifying as white. The remaining 25% of the population is made up of Native Americans, Asians, and other races.
The median household income in the borough is $76,845, and the median home value is $269,000. The poverty rate in the borough is 11.3%, which is slightly lower than the national average.
The largest city in the borough is Fairbanks, which is home to approximately 32,000 people. Other major cities in the borough include North Pole, Salcha, and Ester.
Conclusion
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is a large borough located in the interior of Alaska. It is home to a population of approximately 97,581 people, and is largely based on natural resources. The borough is home to numerous military installations, and is a major employer in the area. The median household income in the borough is $76,845, and the median home value is $269,000. The largest city in the borough is Fairbanks, which is home to approximately 32,000 people.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Per Capita income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $42,744.
What is the Median Family Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Median Family Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $100,854.
What is the Median Household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Median Household Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $81,655.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 29.2%.
Women in Fairbanks North Star Borough earn 70.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Family Income Deficit in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $8,837.
Families that are below poverty line in Fairbanks North Star Borough earn $8,837 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 0.42.
What is the Total Population of Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Total Population of Fairbanks North Star Borough is 96,299.
What is the Total Male Population of Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Total Male Population of Fairbanks North Star Borough is 52,279.
What is the Total Female Population of Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Total Female Population of Fairbanks North Star Borough is 44,020.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
There are 118.76 Males per 100 Females in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
There are 84.20 Females per 100 Males in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Median Population Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 32.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Average Family Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Average Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 2.6 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
There are 52,106 People in the Labor Forcein in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
69.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Fairbanks North Star Borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Unemployment Rate in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 5.5%.