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
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Badger covers 65.7 sq mi of land at 290 people per square mile.
About Badger, AK
What distinguishes Badger is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 290 people per square mile. With 19,033 residents, Badger is a city in Alaska. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Alaska in the country, at #4 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $98,042 — above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.9%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $291,600, with typical rent around $1,672.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 25.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (4.8%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% |
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 & Management | 24.2% |
| Construction | 14.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.4% |
| Public Administration | 8.2% |
| Retail Trade | 6.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 5.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Information | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.9% |
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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.
Badger Cdp, AK Climate
Badger Cdp, AK has an average annual temperature of -3.2°C (26°F) and receives about 332 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
-3.2°C
Avg Temp
332
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -24° / -10° | 20 mm |
| February | -19° / -3° | 18 mm |
| March | -11° / 12° | 11 mm |
| April | -1° / 31° | 9 mm |
| May | 8° / 47° | 19 mm |
| June | 15° / 58° | 41 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 53 mm |
| August | 13° / 56° | 53 mm |
| September | 7° / 44° | 36 mm |
| October | -4° / 25° | 28 mm |
| November | -16° / 2° | 22 mm |
| December | -21° / -7° | 22 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Badger Cdp, AK
The most comfortable months to visit Badger Cdp, AK are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 23°C high). The coldest is January (near -28°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.