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Population Review

College, Alaska Population 2026

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

The population of College, Alaska is 11,730 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest city in Alaska. The median household income is $76,831, the median home value is $279,100, and the median age is 32.9.

11,730

Population

625

People / sq mi

$76,831

Median Income

$279,100

Median Home Value

College covers 18.8 sq mi of land at 625 people per square mile.

About College, AK

College is a city in Alaska with a population of 11,730. It ranks #6 among cities in Alaska by population. The median age is 32.9, younger than the national median. The population is 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

The median household income in College is $76,831, near the US median of $74,580. 2.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $279,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,405. The homeownership rate of 62.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in College reflects 44.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 5.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White62.9%
Black or African American4.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)9.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$76,831

Median Household Income

$46,874

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$279,100

Median Home Value

$1,405

Median Rent

62.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.4%

High School+

44.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

68.2%

Public Transit

5.1%

Work From Home

16.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

46.5%

Foreign Born

84.2%

Non-English at Home

9.1%

Veterans

10.2%

With Disability

94.0%

Health Insurance

98.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management30.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.9%
Public Administration10.8%
Retail Trade6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.3%
Construction5.5%
Information5.1%
Manufacturing3.0%
Agriculture & Mining2.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

College, Alaska has a population of 11,730 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest city in Alaska.

The median household income in College, Alaska is $76,831, with 2.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in College, Alaska is $279,100, with median monthly rent at $1,405 and a homeownership rate of 62.6%.

The median age in College, Alaska is 32.9 years. The population is 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

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

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