Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Anchorage Municipality
- State
- Alaska
- FIPS Code
- 02020
- State FIPS
- 02
- County FIPS
- 020
Geography
- Land Area
- 1707.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 237.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1944.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 61.174250
- Longitude
- -149.284329
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 278,174
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 211,544
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 253,274 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 24,900 | 9.0% |
| White | 158,206 | 56.9% |
| Black | 13,964 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 23,773 | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20,860 | 7.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8,259 | 3.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6,109 | 2.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 195,439 | 92.4% |
| Hispanic | 16,108 | 7.6% |
| White | 130,676 | 61.8% |
| Black | 13,385 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 20,152 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24,091 | 11.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4,869 | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2,782 | 1.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 288,976
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $109,368
- Poverty Rate
- 8.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 25,281
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 164,037 | 56.8% |
| Black | 14,485 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 28,797 | 10.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 206,443
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 30,261 | 14.7% |
| Republican | 43,688 | 21.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 30,637 | 14.8% |
| Other | 92,459 | 44.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 103,953 | 50.4% |
| Female | 102,477 | 49.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 143,987 | 69.7% |
| Hispanic | 16,906 | 8.2% |
| Black | 2,957 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 8,984 | 4.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 100,738
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 78,503 | 54.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,261 | 31.1% |
| Black | 890 | 30.1% |
| Asian | 2,369 | 26.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 49,041 | 47.2% |
| Female | 51,697 | 50.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,352 (20.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 74,549 (38.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 120,348
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $391,411
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,667
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.8%
- Public Transit
- 1.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.