Tanacross is a CDP located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska. Tanacross has a 2024 population of 136. Tanacross is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -6.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 145 in 2020.
The average household income in Tanacross is $58,557 with a poverty rate of 12.5%. The median age in Tanacross is 32.3 years: 37 years for males, and 23.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tanacross was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 117 | 86.03% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 6.62% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 4.41% |
| White | 4 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28 | 4.86 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Married | 10 | 6.4 | 30 | 70 |
| Female | 10 | 6.3 | 70 | 30 |
| Non Family | 8 | 1.13 | 37.5 | 62.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6.35
Average Family Size
4.86
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 21.43% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 24 | 34.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 7.14% |
| Some College | 19 | 27.14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 60 | 40 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| White | 4 | 4 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $37,188 |
| Some College | $36,667 | $41,042 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$37,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.25% of Tanacross residents speak only English, while 15.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 15.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 117 | 17 | 14.53% |
12.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.39%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tanacross is Native, with 14.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tanacross is Native, with 14.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.05% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 22.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,833 | $75,695 |
| Households | $53,125 | $58,557 |
| Married Families | $54,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $15,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.7%
Male Marriage Rate
24.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 9 | 10.34% |
| White | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.7%
Labor Force Participation
34.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
86.03%
Born in Tanacross
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Tanacross residents were born in the United States, with 86.03% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 136 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 136 | 29 | 27.1% |
| 2021 | 107 | -38 | -26.21% |
| 2020 | 145 | -8 | -5.23% |
| 2019 | 153 | 12 | 8.51% |
| 2018 | 141 | 8 | 6.02% |
| 2017 | 133 | -31 | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 164 | 37 | 29.13% |
| 2015 | 127 | -49 | -27.84% |
| 2014 | 176 | 35 | 24.82% |
| 2013 | 141 | -10 | -6.62% |
| 2012 | 151 | 29 | 23.77% |
| 2011 | 122 | -14 | -10.29% |
| 2010 | 136 | 0 | 0% |