Anchorage, AK is the most populous city in Alaska with a population of 292,545 and a population density of 168.25 people per square mile. With its close proximity to nature, Anchorage is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise and provides a range of year-round activities from fishing and hunting to skiing and snowboarding. There are many local businesses in Anchorage such as Alaska Wilderness Fishing, The Mall at Sears, Carrs Safeway Grocery Store, and more. There are also numerous demographic organizations such as Anchorage Community Land Trust that work to ensure equitable access to housing for all residents in the area. Additionally, Anchorage hosts several sporting events throughout the year including the BP World Ice Art Championships, Arctic Winter Games International Festival, Great Alaskan Bowlathon Charity Bowling Event and more.
The population in Anchorage is 292,545. There are 171 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Anchorage is 34.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Anchorage is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Anchorage
- 50.8% are married
- 12.5% are divorced
- 36.0% are married with children
- 18.4% have children, but are single
Race in Anchorage
- 59.2% are White
- 5.2% are Black
- 9.2% are Asian
- 6.8% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 8.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.1% Two or more races
- 2.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander