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Cost of living in College summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in College. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in College is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in College is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in College is $326,782.
The median income in College is $83,895.
College's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In College Comparison Table
| Living Expense | College | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 119 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 122 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
College, AK Weather
The average high in College is 38.1° and the average low is 18.2°.
There are 37.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 59.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | College |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 18.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 59.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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College Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in College
The current population in College is 11,924. The population has decreased 10.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,924 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 11,730 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 12,376 | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 11,797 | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 12,734 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 12,791 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 13,709 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 14,362 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 14,372 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 14,675 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 14,568 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 14,025 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 13,849 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,894 | 4.7% |
| 2010 | 13,269 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in College
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College is:
55.9% White with 6,664 White residents.
3.4% African American with 410 African American residents.
7.9% American Indian with 947 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 721 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 118 Other residents.
15.9% Two Or More with 1,895 Two Or More residents.
9.8% Hispanic with 1,169 Hispanic residents.
| Race | College | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.4% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 7.9% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 15.9% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in College
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College is 43.9% female with 5,235 female residents.
College is 56.1% male with 6,688 male residents.
| Gender | College | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 56.1% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in College for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in College completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in College completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in College completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in College completed some college.
9.0% of adults in College completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in College completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in College completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in College completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in College completed doctorate degree.
| Education | College | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For College, Alaska
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4.1% of households in College earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in College earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in College earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in College earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in College earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in College earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.8% of households in College earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in College earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in College earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.9% of households in College earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | College | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.9% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
