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Population Review

Badger, Alaska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Badger, Alaska is 19,033 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Alaska. The median household income is $98,042, the median home value is $291,600, and the median age is 34.3.

19,033

Population

290

People / sq mi

$98,042

Median Income

$291,600

Median Home Value

Badger covers 65.7 sq mi of land at 290 people per square mile.

About Badger, AK

Badger is a city in Alaska with a population of 19,033. It ranks #4 among cities in Alaska by population. The median age is 34.3, younger than the national median. The population is 55.7% male and 44.3% female.

The median household income in Badger is $98,042, above the US median of $74,580. 1.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $291,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,672. The homeownership rate of 81.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Badger reflects 25.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White80.5%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)9.8%
Two or More Races0.6%

Economy & Income

$98,042

Median Household Income

$51,997

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$291,600

Median Home Value

$1,672

Median Rent

81.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.8%

High School+

25.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

83.0%

Public Transit

4.8%

Work From Home

22.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

58.2%

Foreign Born

92.9%

Non-English at Home

22.7%

Veterans

13.5%

With Disability

87.8%

Health Insurance

98.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.2%
Construction14.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.4%
Public Administration8.2%
Retail Trade6.8%
Agriculture & Mining5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Information3.4%
Manufacturing2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Badger, Alaska has a population of 19,033 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Alaska.

The median household income in Badger, Alaska is $98,042, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Badger, Alaska is $291,600, with median monthly rent at $1,672 and a homeownership rate of 81.8%.

The median age in Badger, Alaska is 34.3 years. The population is 55.7% male and 44.3% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.