Living in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, Alaska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
293,531
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
9.0%
Median Home
$314,800
Median Income
$84,928
Median Rent
$1,320
Anchorage SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Anchorage, AK Crime Report
15,842Total Crimes
5,505.8Total Crimes / 100k People
122.31%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Anchorage / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 15,842 | 5,505.8 | 3,777.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 3,581 | 1,244.6 | 867.1 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 32 | 11.1 | 9.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 621 | 215.8 | 112.9 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,388 | 829.9 | 596.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 12,261 | 4,261.3 | 2,910.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1,692 | 588.0 | 487.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 9,038 | 3,141.1 | 2,066.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,531 | 532.1 | 357.7 | 219.9 |
Anchorage, AK Cost Of Living
127Anchorage's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Anchorage | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 128 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 131 | 137 | 100 | |
| Health | 142 | 147 | 100 | |
| Housing | 152 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 147 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Anchorage
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 293,531 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 296,112 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 298,225 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 299,321 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 299,107 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 298,178 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 295,237 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 291,470 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 287,390 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 284,267 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Anchorage
| Race | Anchorage | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 60.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 5.3% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 7.4% | 14.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 8.1% | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 7.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Anchorage
| Gender | Anchorage | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 47.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.0% | 52.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Anchorage for adults over 25
| Education | Anchorage | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 27.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Anchorage, Alaska
| Income | Anchorage | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 19.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.8% | 8.6% | 7.7% |
