Demographics & People — Anchorage, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 289,069 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~288,800 |
| Median Age | 35.2 |
| Total Households | 107,868 |
| Family Households | 67,750 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4724 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 168,578 |
| Black or African American | 15,280 |
| Asian | 28,371 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26,953 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 115,558 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 63,291 |
| German | 39,983 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 28,162 |
| Irish | 27,710 |
| English | 26,451 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,755 |
| American | 9,683 |
| Italian | 9,072 |
| Norwegian | 7,606 |
Language
| English Only | 221,677 |
| Spanish | 13,168 |
| Population 5+ | 270,293 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 24,982 |
| Population 18+ | 211,692 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Anchorage, Alaska.