Fairbanks, AK is a small city in the interior of Alaska with a population of 33,018 people according to the 2019 census. The population density for Fairbanks is 966.56 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile.
This vibrant city is filled with local businesses such as The Princess Theater, Murphy's Barbershop and Diverse Sporting Goods. There are also plenty of outdoor activities ranging from skiing at Moose Mountain Ski Area to camping at Sulfur Creek Reservoir campground to fishing at Chena River State Recreation Area.
The Office of Economic Development promotes economic growth and quality of life by connecting resources to local businesses and entrepreneurs while other demographic organizations like Visit Fairbanks work to attract visitors to the city. Local sporting events include baseball games through the Fairbanks Summer Baseball League and annual snowmobile races at the Livengood Gold Rush Races that draw hundreds of competitors each year.
The population in Fairbanks is 33,018. There are 1,040 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fairbanks is 28.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fairbanks is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fairbanks
- 51.9% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 36.7% are married with children
- 22.5% have children, but are single
Race in Fairbanks
- 57.5% are White
- 7.6% are Black
- 4.9% are Asian
- 8.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 11.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.5% Two or more races
- 1.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander