Demographics & People — Fairbanks, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 32,242 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~31,700 |
| Median Age | 29.0 |
| Total Households | 12,203 |
| Family Households | 7,638 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4357 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,561 |
| Black or African American | 2,402 |
| Asian | 1,292 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,430 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 11,474 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 9,338 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,599 |
| German | 3,322 |
| Irish | 2,983 |
| English | 2,617 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,125 |
| Italian | 1,382 |
| European | 1,182 |
| American | 948 |
Language
| English Only | 25,167 |
| Spanish | 1,831 |
| Population 5+ | 29,618 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,409 |
| Population 18+ | 19,791 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| 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 Fairbanks, Alaska.