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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska (AK)

County population in 2022: 6,876 (all rural); it was 6,174 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 643
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 1,086
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 1,450
Renter-occupied apartments: 838 (it was 648 in 2000)
% of renters here:

31%
State:

37%

Land area: 24815 sq. mi.

Water area: 246.3 sq. mi.

Population density: 0 people per square mile   (very low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area: 104.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (17.1%), Public administration (16.0%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (14.8%), Construction (11.9%), Retail trade (10.1%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 52%
  • Government: 40%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 7%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%
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  • Races in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK (2022)
    • 4,85671.6%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 79711.8%American Indian and Alaska Native alone
    • 5057.4%Hispanic or Latino
    • 3555.2%Two or more races
    • 2063.0%Asian alone
    • 560.8%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 50.07%Some other race alone
    • 20.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
Median resident age:

37.5 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years
Males: 3,901  (56.7%)
Females: 2,975  (43.3%)
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Average household size:
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

2.0 people
Alaska:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,906 ($38,776 in 1999)
This county:

$76,906
Alaska:

$88,121

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $1,001 (lower quartile is $664, upper quartile is $1,369)
This county:

$1001
State:

$1180


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $235,406 (it was $90,900 in 2000)
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

$235,406
Alaska:

$336,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $150,488 - $309,337
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,529
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $380

Institutionalized population: 0
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK map from a distance

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,885 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $-656,177,155 (-304527.3%)

Distribution of median household income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.8%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

13.8%
Alaska:

11.0%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.1% for American Indian residents, 25.9% for two or more races residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 37.5 years old
(Males: 38.4 years old, Females: 34.7 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 40.2 years old, Black residents: 77.7 years old, American Indian residents: 38.1 years old, Asian residents: 13.9 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 25.8 years old, Other race residents: 32.6 years old)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is $702 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $876 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $1230 a month.

Cities in this county include: Deltana, Tok, Delta Junction, Big Delta, Fort Greely, Tanacross, Eagle, Dry Creek, Tetlin, Northway Village.

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Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.8%
Alaska:

4.6%

Unemployment by year in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
County total employment by year in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
County average yearly wages by year in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK

Current college students: 286
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 93.7%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19.8%

Number of foreign born residents: 568 (73.4% naturalized citizens)

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

8.3%
Whole state:

7.5%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1932010 or later
  • 1572000 to 2009
  • 1291990 to 1999
  • 1581980 to 1989
  • 231970 to 1979
  • 56Before 1970

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 99.9%

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area marital status for males Southeast Fairbanks Census Area marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,056
  • One, attached: 67
  • Two: 29
  • 3 or 4: 97
  • 5 to 9: 53
  • 10 to 19: 78
  • 20 or more: 24
  • Mobile homes: 140
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 3

Housing units in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area with a mortgage: 770 (19 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 18 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 0

Here:

100.0% with mortgage
State:

98.3% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,01418
Other4342
Catholic3662
Mainline Protestant1824
None5,033-
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

2.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

13.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

6.2%
Alaska:

6.3%

Adult obesity rate:
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

32.7%
State:

27.8%

Earthquake activity:

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 4824% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 215.1 miles away from Southeast Fairbanks Census Area center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 8.5 (7.0 MB, 8.5 MS, 7.9 MW, 8.1 ME) earthquake occurred 117.7 miles away from the county center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 2.6 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 109.3 miles away from the county center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 218.1 miles away from the county center
On 2/28/1979 at 21:27:06, a magnitude 7.4 (6.4 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.4 UK, 6.9 ML) earthquake occurred 216.6 miles away from Southeast Fairbanks Census Area center
On 11/30/1987 at 19:23:19, a magnitude 7.9 (6.7 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.9 MW, 7.1 ML) earthquake occurred 333.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Alaska Winter Storms And Avalanches, Incident Period: December 21, 1999 to February 23, 2000, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1316: February 17, 2000, FEMA Id: 1316, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Alaska Severe Freezing, Incident Period: January 15, 1989 to February 15, 1989, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-826: May 10, 1989, FEMA Id: 826, Natural disaster type: Freeze

The number of natural disasters in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 1,931 (58.5%)
  • Carpooled: 320 (9.7%)
  • Bus: 102 (3.1%)
  • Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 315 (9.5%)
  • Bicycle: 1 (0.0%)
  • Walked: 345 (10.5%)
  • Worked at home: 311 (9.4%)
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Educational services (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (3%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (2%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Educational services (18%)
  • Public administration (14%)
  • Health care and social assistance (13%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common occupations in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common occupations for males in 2022


  • Construction and extraction occupations (21%)
  • Production occupations (10%)
  • Management occupations (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Firefighting and prevention, and other protective service workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Transportation occupations (7%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (5%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Office and administrative support occupations (20%)
  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (15%)
  • Management occupations (11%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (7%)
  • Sales and related occupations (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Transportation occupations (5%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • Ukraine (26%)
  • China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (24%)
  • Russia (13%)
  • Philippines (8%)
  • Canada (7%)
  • Netherlands (3%)
  • Germany (3%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area


  • German (11%)
  • Ukrainian (7%)
  • Irish (6%)
  • Russian (5%)
  • European (3%)
  • English (2%)
  • Scottish (1%)

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

People in group quarters in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska in 2010:

  • 321 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 31 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary)
  • 17 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska in 2000:

  • 248 people in other workers' dormitories
  • 49 people in military barracks, etc.
  • 2 people in military transient quarters for temporary residents
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $70,363.

8.94% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($67,386 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.94%
Alaska average:

7.48%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.00% relocated from other counties in Alaska ($30,568 average AGI)
4.93% relocated from other states ($36,817 average AGI)
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

4.93%
Alaska average:

4.93%

Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  1.52% ($85,268 average AGI)
from Anchorage Municipality, AK  1.15% ($57,065)


7.29% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($66,948 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.29%
Alaska average:

8.00%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
3.55% relocated to other counties in Alaska ($29,254 average AGI)
3.74% relocated to other states ($37,694 average AGI)
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

3.74%
Alaska average:

5.50%

Residents relocating <b>to</b> other counties or countries

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  1.40% ($59,297 average AGI)
to Anchorage Municipality, AK  0.83% ($55,136)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.5
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 16.1

Births per 1000 population in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 4.5
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 5.7
Deaths per 1000 population from 2010 to 2020: 6.9

Deaths per 1000 population in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 8.1
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 3.2

Infant deaths per 1000 population in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 20.2%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 12.9%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 765 (644 aged, 121 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 408 (22%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 23%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 6,876
  • Male householders: 1,402 (516 living alone), Female householders: 874 (126 living alone)
  • 1,178 spouses (1,178 opposite-sex spouses), 203 unmarried partners, (203 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 2,199 children (1,881 natural, 262 adopted, 82 stepchildren), 147 grandchildren, 107 brothers or sisters, 123 parents, 33 foster children, 55 other relatives, 108 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 432

Size of family households: 766 2-persons, 213 3-persons, 296 4-persons, 172 5-persons, 9 6-persons, 60 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 617 1-person, 141 2-persons, 9 3-persons.

1,141 married couples with children.
473 single-parent households (147 men, 326 women).

84.9% of residents of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area speak English at home.
4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (74% speak English very well, 7% speak English well, 10% speak English not well, 9% don't speak English at all).
10.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (68% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
1.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (84% speak English very well, 16% speak English not well).
2.3% of residents speak other language at home (97% speak English very well, 3% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $204,899,000 ($34,167 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $144,356,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $13,270,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $3,187,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $1,123,000
Federal grants: $39,529,000
Federal procurement contracts: $139,480,000 ($136,897,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $8,311,000 ($5,162,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $12,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $187,000
Federal Government insurance: $635,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 452
Here:

68 per 1000 residents
State:

80 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 207
Here:

31 per 1000 residents
State:

25 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +187
Here:

+28 per 1000 residents
State:

+9 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: +16
Here +2 per 1000 residents
State -7 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.10 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

4.5
State:

5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.5
State:

3.9

Year house built in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • Year house built in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • 02020 or later
  • 5342010 to 2019
  • 6742000 to 2009
  • 5451990 to 1999
  • 9081980 to 1989
  • 5011970 to 1979
  • 2161960 to 1969
  • 1451950 to 1959
  • 261940 to 1949
  • 231939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • 561 room
  • 1772 rooms
  • 2153 rooms
  • 3974 rooms
  • 2995 rooms
  • 2046 rooms
  • 1807 rooms
  • 678 rooms
  • 1309+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • 251 room
  • 432 rooms
  • 863 rooms
  • 1204 rooms
  • 1585 rooms
  • 686 rooms
  • 387 rooms
  • 178 rooms
  • 09+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • 61no bedroom
  • 4151 bedroom
  • 3712 bedrooms
  • 5783 bedrooms
  • 2504 bedrooms
  • 545+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
  • 26no bedroom
  • 801 bedroom
  • 1792 bedrooms
  • 2183 bedrooms
  • 514 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 93no vehicle
  • 4871 vehicle
  • 4922 vehicles
  • 3813 vehicles
  • 1354 vehicles
  • 965+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in renter-occupied apartments
  • 39no vehicle
  • 2791 vehicle
  • 1632 vehicles
  • 853 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 65+ vehicles

80.6% of Southeast Fairbanks Census Area residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 30% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 44% lived in Alaska.

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area:

80.6%
State average:

84.8%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2,551
  • Other state: 3,372
  • Northeast: 463
  • Midwest: 722
  • South: 907
  • West: 1,262
Year householders moved into unit in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 60.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 35.1%Wood
  • 1.8%Other fuel
  • 1.5%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Coal or coke
  • 0.4%Electricity
  • 0.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 53.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 35.1%Wood
  • 6.0%Electricity
  • 3.8%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Other fuel

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 260
Here:

28.5%
Alaska:

15.7%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 82
Here:

20.9%
Alaska:

13.7%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 16
Here:

19.5%
Alaska:

14.7%

Educational Attainment
School Enrollment by Level of School
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability
Most common first names in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1373.1 years
Robert1363.4 years
Mary1069.7 years
Fred874.9 years
Richard863.9 years
James768.2 years
William771.9 years
Thomas762.7 years
Harold675.3 years
George660.0 years
Most common last names in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller974.6 years
Johnson664.8 years
Smith676.2 years
David558.8 years
Wilson575.8 years
Charles475.7 years
Adams476.0 years
Roberts471.7 years
Sanford472.5 years
Cosgrove377.3 years

Businesses in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK

  • U-Haul: 1

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area on our top lists:

  • #81 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"