Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Population 2022
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska's estimated population is 91,701 with a growth rate of -1.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska is the 4th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 Population was 98,264 and has seen a growth of -6.68% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 43,412 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 45,864 | 2,452 | 5.65% |
| 1980 | 53,983 | 8,119 | 17.70% |
| 1990 | 77,720 | 23,737 | 43.97% |
| 2010 | 98,264 | 20,544 | 26.43% |
| 2011 | 98,120 | -144 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 100,311 | 2,191 | 2.23% |
| 2013 | 100,933 | 622 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 99,254 | -1,679 | -1.66% |
| 2015 | 99,636 | 382 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 100,633 | 997 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 99,675 | -958 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 98,565 | -1,110 | -1.11% |
| 2019 | 96,849 | -1,716 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | 95,133 | -1,716 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 93,417 | -1,716 | -1.80% |
| 2022 | 91,701 | -1,716 | -1.84% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,757 | 73.90% |
| Black or African American | 4,628 | 4.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7,615 | 7.73% |
| Asian | 3,219 | 3.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 558 | 0.57% |
| Some Other Race | 1,651 | 1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 8,027 | 8.15% |
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,199 | 2.6 | 58.9 |
| Married | 19,027 | 3.22 | 68.2 |
| Male | 1,976 | 3.01 | 62.3 |
| Female | 2,868 | 3.41 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 12,328 | 1.39 | 47.9 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,320 | 2.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,105 | 3.41% |
| High School Graduate | 14,863 | 24.08% |
| Some College | 17,566 | 28.46% |
| Associates Degree | 5,916 | 9.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,625 | 18.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,329 | 13.49% |
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45,650 | 43,625 | 16,367 |
| 2+ Races | 3,176 | 2,997 | 988 |
| Asian | 2,251 | 1,990 | 666 |
| Black | 2,852 | 2,667 | 590 |
| Hispanic | 3,978 | 3,772 | 817 |
| Native American | 4,265 | 3,589 | 674 |
| Other Race | 760 | 760 | 110 |
| Islander | 260 | 260 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.85%.
$49,382
Average Earnings
$60,222
Average Male
$39,442
Average Female
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Language by Age
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Language
89.99% of Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 10.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.23% of the population.
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 7,308 | 878 | 12.01% |
| Black | 4,055 | 432 | 10.65% |
| Hispanic | 7,485 | 700 | 9.35% |
| Multiple | 7,694 | 698 | 9.07% |
| Islander | 518 | 36 | 6.95% |
| White | 65,329 | 3,621 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 2,999 | 89 | 2.97% |
| Other | 54 | NaN% |
6.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.66%
Male Poverty Rate
7.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska is Native, with 12.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.54%.
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Marriage
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 35-44.
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,938 | 17.29% |
| Black | 786 | 26.19% |
| Native American | 423 | 8.37% |
| Asian | 185 | 6.84% |
| Islander | 55 | 20.68% |
| Other Race | 212 | 21.24% |
| 2+ Races | 589 | 14.41% |
| Hispanic | 899 | 19.76% |
Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska Veterans by Education
5.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
31.87%
Born in Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska
95.01%
Native Born
4.99%
Foreign Born
2.19%
Non Citizen
2.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.01% of Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 31.87% having been born in Alaska. 2.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990