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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

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleAnchorage, AlaskaUnited States
  292,545.0329,725,481.0
  48.9%50.5%
  51.2%49.5%
  34.338.4
 
  292,090.0326,569,308.0
  293,760.0309,327,143.0
  260,283.0285,036,114.0
  226,338.0251,960,433.0
  10.3%15.6%
  26.8%30.8%
 
  171.493.4
  1706.4033531905.423
  237.646264836.791
 
  56.1%59.4%
  5.2%12.2%
  9.5%5.6%
  6.8%0.6%
  2.9%0.2%
  0.7%0.4%
  9.4%3.2%
  9.5%18.4%
 
  50.8%49.8%
  48.9%48.0%
  1.9%1.8%
  49.2%50.2%
  33.6%33.8%
  12.0%10.8%
  3.6%5.6%
 
  2.682.6
  106,695.0124,010,992.0
  69,003.080,755,759.0
  35.7%30.5%
  39.8%42.9%
  37,692.043,255,233.0
  15.9%15.8%
  8.5%10.8%
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Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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