Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Overview

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
$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
52,106
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fairbanks North Star Borough Area Codes

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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,0323.2%
Black / African American3,9794.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific6530.7%
Hispanic or Latino8,0388.4%
Native / Alaskan6,7337.0%
White / Caucasian68,72671.4%
Two or more Races11,50411.9%
Some other Race1,6721.7%
Total96,299100.0%

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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3680.4%
Alaska Native1,9842.1%
Alaskan Athabascan4,5694.7%
Albanian160.0%
Aleut1790.2%
American4,0864.2%
Apache450.1%
Arab270.0%
Armenian480.1%
Australian430.0%
Austrian2300.2%
Bahamian330.0%
Bangladeshi1150.1%
Barbadian400.0%
Belgian1030.1%
Bhutanese9441.0%
Blackfeet1190.1%
Bolivian540.1%
Brazilian380.0%
British5750.6%
Bulgarian100.0%
Burmese1,3811.4%
Cambodian390.0%
Canadian3290.3%
Celtic190.0%
Central American4010.4%
Central American Indian1970.2%
Cherokee4190.4%
Cheyenne20.0%
Chickasaw170.0%
Chippewa1750.2%
Choctaw470.1%
Colombian1450.2%
Colville120.0%
Comanche220.0%
Costa Rican340.0%
Cree890.1%
Creek230.0%
Croatian1180.1%
Crow790.1%
Cuban1930.2%
Czech6570.7%
Czechoslovakian870.1%
Danish7670.8%
Dominican2700.3%
Dutch9951.0%
Eastern European3190.3%
Ecuadorian1750.2%
Egyptian40.0%
English9,3249.7%
European3,4073.5%
Filipino880.1%
Finnish2720.3%
French1,9692.0%
French American Indian1540.2%
French Canadian1,7741.8%
German14,80915.4%
Greek910.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro510.1%
Guyanese170.0%
Haitian490.1%
Honduran150.0%
Hungarian4640.5%
Icelander230.0%
Indian (Asian)6500.7%
Inupiat1,4361.5%
Iranian550.1%
Irish11,01811.4%
Italian3,1823.3%
Jamaican620.1%
Kenyan70.0%
Korean1,3901.4%
Laotian120.0%
Latvian150.0%
Lithuanian1600.2%
Lumbee480.1%
Luxembourger230.0%
Malaysian690.1%
Mexican4,3904.6%
Mexican American Indian840.1%
Mongolian210.0%
Native Hawaiian3640.4%
Navajo260.0%
Nicaraguan460.1%
Nigerian330.0%
Northern European4140.4%
Norwegian2,5592.7%
Osage10.0%
Pakistani760.1%
Panamanian710.1%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Polish1,6361.7%
Portuguese2850.3%
Potawatomi310.0%
Puerto Rican1,4711.5%
Romanian2440.3%
Russian4820.5%
Salvadoran2350.2%
Samoan2950.3%
Scandinavian1,0541.1%
Scotch-Irish1,1231.2%
Scottish1,8371.9%
Serbian1010.1%
Shoshone150.0%
Sioux3980.4%
Slavic250.0%
Slovak860.1%
Slovene590.1%
South American3900.4%
Spaniard850.1%
Spanish2920.3%
Sri Lankan2130.2%
Subsaharan African4960.5%
Swedish1,0841.1%
Swiss3390.4%
Thai1340.1%
Tlingit-Haida2160.2%
Tongan450.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian430.0%
Tsimshian30.0%
Turkish80.0%
Ugandan140.0%
Ukrainian1100.1%
Uruguayan160.0%
Welsh8430.9%
West Indian710.1%
Yugoslavian770.1%
Yup'ik1,1921.2%
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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.
Immigrants in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2270.2%
Albania160.0%
Asia2,1012.2%
Australia430.0%
Bahamas60.0%
Belgium180.0%
Brazil530.1%
Bulgaria100.0%
Canada5060.5%
Caribbean1180.1%
Central America3410.4%
China3630.4%
Colombia620.1%
Cuba360.0%
Denmark70.0%
Dominican Republic610.1%
Eastern Africa800.1%
Eastern Asia1,1951.2%
Eastern Europe5040.5%
Ecuador490.1%
El Salvador630.1%
England440.1%
Europe1,1461.2%
France220.0%
Germany4660.5%
Ghana200.0%
Guatemala270.0%
Guyana460.1%
India780.1%
Indonesia40.0%
Iran440.1%
Iraq220.0%
Italy170.0%
Jamaica150.0%
Japan1630.2%
Kenya640.1%
Korea6690.7%
Laos840.1%
Latin America8780.9%
Latvia150.0%
Mexico2340.2%
Micronesia1150.1%
Moldova2400.3%
Netherlands140.0%
Nigeria140.0%
Northern Europe750.1%
Oceania2360.3%
Pakistan90.0%
Panama170.0%
Peru840.1%
Philippines4730.5%
Poland530.1%
Romania250.0%
Russia790.1%
Serbia140.0%
South Africa50.0%
South America4190.4%
South Central Asia1310.1%
South Eastern Asia7530.8%
Southern Europe170.0%
Switzerland300.0%
Taiwan1140.1%
Thailand640.1%
Uganda60.0%
Ukraine520.1%
Uruguay160.0%
Venezuela1090.1%
Vietnam1280.1%
Western Africa1420.2%
Western Asia220.0%
Western Europe5500.6%
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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.
Sex and Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,750 (7.2%)3,125 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Years3,632 (7.0%)3,202 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years2,953 (5.7%)2,893 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years3,299 (6.3%)2,856 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years5,837 (11.2%)3,402 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,269 (10.1%)3,887 (8.8%)
30 to 34 Years4,267 (8.2%)3,710 (8.4%)
35 to 39 Years4,124 (7.9%)3,627 (8.2%)
40 to 44 Years2,607 (5.0%)2,260 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years2,805 (5.4%)2,327 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years2,787 (5.3%)2,238 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years2,653 (5.1%)2,495 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,487 (4.8%)2,474 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years2,591 (5.0%)2,164 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,634 (3.1%)1,317 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years754 (1.4%)893 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years562 (1.1%)714 (1.6%)
85 Years and over268 (0.5%)436 (1.0%)
Total52,279 (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.
Median Family Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,581 (81.3%)3.21
Single Male/Father1,797 (7.9%)2.96
Single Female/Mother2,476 (10.8%)3.09
Total Families22,854 (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.
Median Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,581 (51.9%)3.26
Single Male/Father1,797 (5.0%)3.44
Single Female/Mother2,476 (6.9%)3.34
Non-family12,970 (36.2%)1.33
Total Households35,824 (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 by Marriage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10,078 (28.1%)
2-Person Households10,046 (28.0%)2,400 (6.7%)
3-Person Households5,591 (15.6%)353 (1.0%)
4-Person Households3,990 (11.1%)115 (0.3%)
5-Person Households1,840 (5.1%)24 (0.1%)
6-Person Households797 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households590 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,854 (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.
Female Fertility by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1 (0.1%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,289 (81.6%)117.0
35 to 50 years290 (18.3%)34.0
Total1,580 (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.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,158 (89.8%)131 (10.2%)
35 to 50 years245 (84.5%)45 (15.5%)
Total1,401 (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.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School12 (0.8%)5.0
High School Diploma356 (22.5%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree699 (44.2%)83.0
Bachelor's Degree326 (20.6%)73.0
Graduate Degree187 (11.8%)81.0
Total1,580 (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.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
High School Diploma272 (76.4%)84 (23.6%)
College or Associate's Degree620 (88.7%)79 (11.3%)
Bachelor's Degree326 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree177 (94.7%)10 (5.3%)
Total1,401 (88.7%)179 (11.3%)

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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income96,299$42,744
Median Family Income22,854$100,854
Mean Family Income22,854$127,069
Median Household Income35,824$81,655
Mean Household Income35,824$107,852
Income Deficit22,854$8,837
Wage / Income Gap (%)96,29929.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)96,29970.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index96,2990.42

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%.
Earnings by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male32,740 (58.8%)$53,777
Female22,983 (41.2%)$38,067
Total55,723 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fairbanks North Star Borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,237 (3.8%)1,072 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,105 (3.4%)891 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499619 (1.9%)1,023 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999603 (1.8%)447 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499546 (1.7%)955 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999649 (2.0%)703 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499666 (2.0%)642 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999511 (1.6%)717 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499714 (2.2%)873 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999796 (2.4%)560 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,703 (5.2%)1,197 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,354 (7.2%)1,409 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,013 (3.1%)1,359 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,750 (5.3%)1,213 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,251 (3.8%)872 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,147 (3.5%)1,183 (5.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,461 (7.5%)1,967 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,786 (8.5%)1,536 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,695 (14.3%)2,561 (11.1%)
$100,000+6,134 (18.7%)1,803 (7.8%)
Total32,740 (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.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale 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.
Family Income Brackets in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003201.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991140.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995482.4%
$25,000 to $34,9997543.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,9888.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994,43419.4%
$75,000 to $99,9993,15413.8%
$100,000 to $149,9994,84521.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,94812.9%
$200,000+3,77116.5%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,642 (46.6%)$84,054
3-Person Families5,651 (24.7%)$110,026
4-Person Families3,741 (16.4%)$113,570
5-Person Families1,579 (6.9%)$151,082
6-Person Families775 (3.4%)$165,673
7+ Person Families466 (2.0%)$127,571
Total22,854 (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.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,283 (10.0%)$56,635
1 Earner7,083 (31.0%)$73,759
2 Earners11,071 (48.4%)$116,048
3+ Earners2,417 (10.6%)$204,063
Total22,854 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2903.6%
$10,000 to $14,9998962.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7204.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,7915.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993,83310.7%
$50,000 to $74,9996,77118.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995,08714.2%
$100,000 to $149,9996,30517.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993,5479.9%
$200,000+4,58512.8%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,758 (7.7%)$53,093
25 to 44 Years14,023 (39.1%)$88,750
45 to 64 Years11,511 (32.1%)$94,556
65+ Years7,532 (21.0%)$71,851
Total35,824 (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.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years248 (6.7%)187 (6.0%)
5 Years10 (1.5%)12 (1.5%)
6 to 11 Years232 (5.5%)259 (7.1%)
12 to 14 Years54 (3.7%)78 (4.9%)
15 Years41 (6.6%)14 (2.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (1.1%)129 (12.7%)
18 to 24 Years441 (7.9%)494 (12.2%)
25 to 34 Years400 (4.5%)675 (9.0%)
35 to 44 Years415 (6.3%)308 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years254 (4.6%)177 (3.9%)
55 to 64 Years526 (10.3%)466 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years385 (9.1%)296 (8.6%)
75 Years and over31 (2.0%)213 (10.6%)
Total3,048 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,451 (93.3%)2,918 (94.0%)
5 Years661 (98.5%)792 (98.5%)
6 to 11 Years3,965 (94.5%)3,365 (92.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,388 (96.3%)1,514 (95.1%)
15 Years581 (93.4%)697 (98.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,003 (98.9%)885 (87.3%)
18 to 24 Years5,128 (92.1%)3,569 (87.8%)
25 to 34 Years8,402 (95.5%)6,835 (91.0%)
35 to 44 Years6,199 (93.7%)5,562 (94.8%)
45 to 54 Years5,268 (95.4%)4,381 (96.1%)
55 to 64 Years4,600 (89.7%)4,487 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,825 (90.9%)3,162 (91.4%)
75 Years and over1,532 (98.0%)1,795 (89.4%)
Total46,003 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fairbanks North Star Borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children10,446 (98.5%)164 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,950 (98.5%)91 (1.5%)
3 or 4 Children1,564 (95.7%)70 (4.3%)
5 or more Children296 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,256 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks North Star Borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children225 (28.1%)43 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children25 (3.2%)207 (13.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)57 (20.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)
Total250 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fairbanks North Star Borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children164 (1.5%)268 (18.9%)
1 or 2 Children91 (1.5%)232 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children70 (4.3%)57 (11.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (7.9%)
Total325 (1.8%)560 (13.1%)

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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21,60544.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,2742.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,8215.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,0318.4%
Local Government Employees2,7435.7%
State Government Employees4,5049.3%
Federal Government Employees11,12523.1%
Unpaid Family Workers810.2%
Total48,184100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,573 (53.4%)237 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Years7,419 (80.3%)497 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years7,508 (82.0%)571 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years6,605 (82.8%)86 (1.3%)
35 to 44 Years10,435 (82.7%)689 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years8,522 (83.9%)673 (7.9%)
55 to 59 Years3,640 (70.7%)76 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,600 (52.4%)34 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,273 (29.5%)57 (2.5%)
75 Years and over504 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total52,106 (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.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,088 (45.3%)295 (12.3%)
High School Diploma9,022 (72.5%)1,381 (11.1%)
College / Associate Degree15,364 (81.1%)815 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,809 (85.1%)357 (2.2%)
Total39,313 (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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough

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%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,128 (54.0%)1,815 (46.0%)
Business & Financial1,104 (55.1%)898 (44.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,856 (64.8%)1,006 (35.1%)
Computers & Mathematics475 (60.2%)314 (39.8%)
Architecture & Engineering792 (84.6%)144 (15.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science589 (51.8%)548 (48.2%)
Community & Social Service 1,907 (37.3%)3,204 (62.7%)
Education, Arts & Media419 (36.4%)731 (63.6%)
Legal Services & Support199 (53.2%)175 (46.8%)
Education Instruction & Library1,033 (33.0%)2,095 (67.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment256 (55.8%)203 (44.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating510 (22.6%)1,744 (77.4%)
Health Technologists215 (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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough

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%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support141 (9.2%)1,387 (90.8%)
Security & Protection1,156 (90.9%)115 (9.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention587 (90.0%)65 (10.0%)
Law Enforcement569 (91.9%)50 (8.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,038 (40.9%)1,500 (59.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance622 (64.8%)338 (35.2%)
Personal Care & Service526 (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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,003 (55.9%)1,583 (44.1%)
Office & Administration1,417 (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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry197 (58.3%)141 (41.7%)
Construction & Extraction2,162 (94.7%)121 (5.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,635 (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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production608 (64.0%)342 (36.0%)
Transportation1,948 (82.2%)422 (17.8%)
Material Moving989 (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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting388 (56.7%)296 (43.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction942 (85.8%)156 (14.2%)
Construction2,326 (77.6%)671 (22.4%)
Manufacturing629 (69.6%)275 (30.4%)
Wholesale Trade451 (70.6%)188 (29.4%)
Retail Trade2,409 (56.4%)1,862 (43.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,084 (66.6%)1,043 (33.4%)
Utilities532 (65.0%)286 (35.0%)
Information546 (79.7%)139 (20.3%)
Finance & Insurance269 (25.9%)771 (74.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing577 (56.6%)442 (43.4%)
Professional & Scientific1,259 (50.1%)1,252 (49.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support539 (62.7%)320 (37.2%)
Educational Services1,840 (37.4%)3,076 (62.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,324 (21.9%)4,713 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation815 (66.1%)418 (33.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,394 (43.8%)1,790 (56.2%)
Public Administration2,662 (63.8%)1,513 (36.2%)
Total21,947 (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 Enrollment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3715.4%
Kindergarten1,1314.4%
Elementary School5,32921.0%
Middle School4,55217.9%
High School4,47617.6%
College / Undergraduate6,59526.0%
Graduate / Professional1,9367.6%
Total25,390100.0%

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.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds393 (40.0%)589 (60.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,939 (78.9%)1,317 (21.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,001 (88.0%)679 (11.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,673 (79.5%)687 (20.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,164 (75.0%)388 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,406 (86.0%)393 (14.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,189 (83.1%)444 (16.9%)
35 Years and over1,585 (74.5%)543 (25.5%)
Total20,337 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5712.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,93113.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1,1505.3%
Psychology1,3686.3%
Social Sciences1,6237.4%
Engineering1,5467.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies930.4%
Science & Technology2,0879.5%
Business2,72312.4%
Education2,23210.2%
Literature & Languages1,2385.7%
Liberal Arts & History1,2095.5%
Visual & Performing Arts6723.1%
Communications6643.0%
Arts & Humanities1,7628.1%
Total21,869100.0%

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%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle438 (1.7%)264 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle5,404 (21.1%)4,726 (23.9%)
2 Vehicles11,205 (43.7%)7,698 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles5,290 (20.6%)4,054 (20.5%)
4 Vehicles1,567 (6.1%)1,554 (7.9%)
5 or more Vehicles1,749 (6.8%)1,478 (7.5%)
Total25,653 (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 in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,1144.7%
5 to 9 Minutes6,25313.8%
10 to 14 Minutes8,90419.7%
15 to 19 Minutes9,86521.8%
20 to 24 Minutes6,76915.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,3717.4%
30 to 34 Minutes4,2179.3%
35 to 39 Minutes2800.6%
40 to 44 Minutes7441.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1,2512.8%
60 to 89 Minutes7251.6%
90 or more Minutes7591.7%

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 by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,233 (4.5%)881 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,090 (15.1%)2,163 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,620 (20.7%)3,284 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes5,455 (20.1%)4,410 (24.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,596 (13.3%)3,173 (17.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,990 (7.3%)1,381 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,634 (9.7%)1,583 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes173 (0.6%)107 (0.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes511 (1.9%)233 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes726 (2.7%)525 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes467 (1.7%)258 (1.4%)
90 or more Minutes607 (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 to Work by Sex in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,011 (3.7%)829 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,326 (4.9%)271 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,795 (10.3%)771 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,656 (9.8%)1,198 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,338 (8.6%)1,753 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,388 (12.5%)2,691 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,245 (12.0%)3,394 (18.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,195 (8.1%)1,724 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,911 (7.0%)1,183 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,616 (6.0%)1,370 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM688 (2.5%)872 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM392 (1.5%)144 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,806 (6.7%)1,257 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,735 (6.4%)693 (3.8%)
Total27,102 (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 by Ownership in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21,49460.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,33040.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units35,824100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10,07828.1%
2-Person Household12,44634.7%
3-Person Household5,94416.6%
4+ Person Household7,35620.5%
Total Housing Units35,824100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,887 (48.5%)5,191 (51.5%)
2-Person Household7,762 (62.4%)4,684 (37.6%)
3-Person Household3,671 (61.8%)2,273 (38.2%)
4+ Person Household5,174 (70.3%)2,182 (29.7%)
Total Housing Units21,494 (60.0%)14,330 (40.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School731 (48.4%)779 (51.6%)
High School Diploma3,486 (46.0%)4,097 (54.0%)
College/Associate Degree8,009 (56.4%)6,182 (43.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,268 (73.9%)3,272 (26.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10,60029.6%
35 to 44 Years6,18117.2%
45 to 54 Years6,01316.8%
55 to 64 Years5,49815.3%
65 to 74 Years5,20714.5%
75 to 84 Years1,7494.9%
85 Years and Over5761.6%
Total35,824100.0%

Housing Finances in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied21,494 (60.0%)$105,007
Renter-Occupied14,330 (40.0%)$59,978
Average35,824 (100.0%)$81,655

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000342 (1.6%)597 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999117 (0.5%)220 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999360 (1.7%)525 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999313 (1.5%)591 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999500 (2.3%)327 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999844 (3.9%)953 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,554 (7.2%)2,287 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,780 (12.9%)3,998 (27.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,324 (15.5%)1,764 (12.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,516 (21.0%)1,803 (12.6%)
$150,000 or more6,844 (31.8%)1,265 (8.8%)
Total21,494 (100.0%)14,330 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,029 (4.8%)92 (0.6%)
$300 to $4991,665 (7.7%)409 (2.9%)
$500 to $7992,937 (13.7%)1,881 (13.1%)
$800 to $9991,909 (8.9%)1,060 (7.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,263 (15.2%)4,704 (32.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,869 (18.0%)2,851 (19.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,375 (15.7%)1,767 (12.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,904 (8.9%)709 (5.0%)
$3,000 or more1,543 (7.2%)125 (0.9%)
Total21,494 (100.0%)14,330 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Housing Structures in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Housing Structures in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached21,97761.4%
Single Unit, Attached3,0328.5%
2 Unit Apartments1,9775.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,8457.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,1576.0%
10 or more Apartments3,1168.7%
Mobile Home / Other7202.0%
Total35,824100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached18,470 (84.0%)3,507 (16.0%)
Single Unit, Attached733 (24.2%)2,299 (75.8%)
2 Unit Apartments813 (41.1%)1,164 (58.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments111 (3.9%)2,734 (96.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments348 (16.1%)1,809 (83.9%)
10 or more Apartments499 (16.0%)2,617 (84.0%)
Mobile Home / Other520 (72.2%)200 (27.8%)
Total21,494 (60.0%)14,330 (40.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room636 (3.0%)1,648 (11.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,187 (10.2%)3,993 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms7,065 (32.9%)5,457 (38.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,393 (29.7%)2,213 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms5,213 (24.2%)1,019 (7.1%)
Total21,494 (100.0%)14,330 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,081 (5.0%)1,781 (12.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas533 (2.5%)330 (2.3%)
Electricity438 (2.0%)3,469 (24.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17,868 (83.1%)7,541 (52.6%)
Coal or Coke26 (0.1%)204 (1.4%)
All other Fuels1,518 (7.1%)660 (4.6%)
No Fuel Used30 (0.1%)345 (2.4%)
Total21,494 (100.0%)14,330 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle431 (2.0%)1,286 (9.0%)
1 Vehicle4,107 (19.1%)7,115 (49.6%)
2 Vehicles9,427 (43.9%)4,897 (34.2%)
3 or more Vehicles7,529 (35.0%)1,032 (7.2%)
Total21,494 (100.0%)14,330 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fairbanks North Star Borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,90512,589
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 by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000762 (8.6%)94 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999535 (6.0%)333 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,501 (50.5%)6,339 (50.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,630 (29.5%)5,180 (41.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999303 (3.4%)574 (4.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999125 (1.4%)61 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more49 (0.5%)8 (0.1%)
Total8,905 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000330 (3.7%)71 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999619 (7.0%)129 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999531 (6.0%)554 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,072 (12.0%)313 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,269 (14.2%)482 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,360 (15.3%)1,511 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,345 (15.1%)1,964 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more2,379 (26.7%)3,171 (25.2%)
Total8,905 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,250 (36.5%)114,650 (910.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,988 (22.3%)4,559 (36.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,110 (12.5%)3,414 (27.1%)
4.0x or more2,460 (27.6%)2,098 (16.7%)
Total8,905 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,207 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499735 (8.3%)525 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,4995,371 (60.3%)636 (5.1%)
Total8,905 (100.0%)12,589 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,079 (96.5%)295 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years14,602 (93.9%)946 (6.1%)
19 to 25 Years8,586 (85.4%)1,464 (14.6%)
26 to 34 Years9,726 (85.0%)1,711 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years10,405 (89.1%)1,274 (10.9%)
45 to 54 Years8,953 (90.9%)892 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years9,103 (90.4%)963 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years7,610 (99.2%)58 (0.8%)
75 Years and older3,571 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80,635 (91.4%)7,603 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,079 (96.5%)295 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen14,602 (93.9%)946 (6.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen8,586 (85.4%)1,464 (14.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,621 (82.4%)988 (17.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,211 (87.2%)1,350 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,206 (91.5%)1,219 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,679 (89.8%)1,213 (10.2%)
$100,000 and over41,941 (93.9%)2,705 (6.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,289 (27.3%)6,383 (76.2%)
6 to 18 Years3,758 (24.2%)12,266 (78.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,283 (12.8%)8,013 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years2,238 (19.6%)8,214 (71.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,127 (18.2%)8,941 (76.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,686 (17.1%)8,086 (82.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,504 (24.9%)7,463 (74.1%)
65 to 74 Years7,050 (91.9%)5,512 (71.9%)
75 Years and over3,424 (95.9%)2,475 (69.3%)
Total26,359 (29.9%)67,353 (76.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years393 (4.8%)213 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,068 (9.7%)957 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,656 (16.3%)1,940 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,436 (34.1%)742 (21.5%)
75 Years and over660 (42.2%)1,060 (52.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks North Star Borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years49 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years73 (0.7%)187 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years859 (5.3%)376 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years918 (21.8%)196 (5.7%)
75 Years and over475 (30.4%)429 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks North Star Borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.1%)26 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years179 (1.6%)173 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years468 (2.9%)267 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years63 (1.5%)149 (4.3%)
75 Years and over209 (13.4%)271 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks North Star Borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years337 (4.1%)181 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years586 (5.3%)623 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,446 (8.9%)619 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years161 (3.8%)50 (1.5%)
75 Years and over116 (7.4%)223 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks North Star Borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years126 (1.1%)147 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,099 (6.7%)1,021 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years655 (15.6%)579 (16.7%)
75 Years and over386 (24.7%)801 (39.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fairbanks North Star Borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (0.8%)16 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years72 (0.6%)71 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years273 (1.7%)151 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (0.7%)134 (3.9%)
75 Years and over116 (7.4%)219 (10.9%)

Technology Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Computing Device Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Computing Device Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30,10984.1%
Smartphone33,05092.3%
Tablet22,52762.9%
No Computing Device7512.1%
Total35,824100.0%

Internet Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough

Internet Access in Fairbanks North Star Borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1980.5%
Broadband Home23,91766.8%
Cellular Data Only6,67318.6%
Satellite Internet1,8885.3%
No Internet3,58010.0%
Total35,824100.0%

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 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.
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.
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%.