Eielson AFB is a CDP located in Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska. Eielson AFB has a 2024 population of 3,142. Eielson AFB is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually but its population has decreased by -7.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,388 in 2020.
The average household income in Eielson AFB is $82,246 with a poverty rate of 2.49%. The median age in Eielson AFB is 22.1 years: 22.2 years for males, and 21.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eielson AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,181 | 71.02% |
| Two or more races | 648 | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 77 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 843 | 3.25 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 612 | 3.59 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 169 | 1.27 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 52 | 5.77 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 10 | 2.4 | 0 | 100 |
3.7
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 250 | 21.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 330 | 28.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 9.36% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 9.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 370 | 31.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 807 | 807 | 249 |
| Hispanic | 211 | 211 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 168 | 83 |
| Black | 87 | 87 | 79 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 8 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 90.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,811 | $44,479 | $42,868 |
| Graduate Degree | $132,125 | $133,929 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,500 | $35,833 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,691 | $54,375 | $37,000 |
| Some College | $50,179 | $70,787 | $25,625 |
$44,691
Average Earnings
$54,375
Average Male
$37,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.64% of Eielson AFB residents speak only English, while 8.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,685 | 63 | 3.74% |
| Asian | 37 | 5 | 13.51% |
2.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.86%
Male Poverty Rate
0.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eielson AFB is Asian, with 13.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eielson AFB is White, with 3.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 2.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.86% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,227 | $84,479 |
| Households | $65,139 | $82,246 |
| Married Families | $79,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,958 | $69,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
79.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
288
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
131
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 275 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 173 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 29.41% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 36.96% |
| Other Race | 31 | 67.39% |
| Black | 20 | 29.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.2%
Labor Force Participation
26.8%
Employment Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
5.14%
Born in Eielson AFB
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
98.4% of Eielson AFB residents were born in the United States, with 5.14% having been born in Alaska. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,142 | 36 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 3,106 | 35 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 3,071 | -169 | -5.22% |
| 2021 | 3,240 | -148 | -4.37% |
| 2020 | 3,388 | 159 | 4.92% |
| 2019 | 3,229 | 250 | 8.39% |
| 2018 | 2,979 | -46 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 3,025 | 199 | 7.04% |
| 2016 | 2,826 | 196 | 7.45% |
| 2015 | 2,630 | -17 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 2,647 | 63 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 2,584 | -44 | -1.67% |
| 2012 | 2,628 | -186 | -6.61% |
| 2011 | 2,814 | 167 | 6.31% |
| 2010 | 2,647 | 0 | 0% |