Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

About Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska has a total population of 95,460, making it the 647th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $88,267, which ranks #343 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Fairbanks North Star Borough is $298,200, 5.8% above the national median. Renters in Fairbanks North Star Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,459 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Fairbanks North Star Borough, 33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.1 min.

Fairbanks North Star Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%).

All data for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.