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Population Review

Census ACS · #413 MSA

Fairbanks Metro Area

The Fairbanks-College, Ak Metropolitan Statistical Area has 95,555 residents. The median household income is $84,722 and the median home value is $282,500.

95,555

Population

13

People / sq mi

$84,722

Median Income

$282,500

Median Home Value

The Fairbanks CBSA covers 7,335 sq mi of land at 13.0 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White70.4%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)12.0%

Economy & Income

$84,722

Median Household Income

$44,666

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Fairbanks metro's price level is 103.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.2% higher the US average. The local median income of $84,722 has the buying power of $82,089 in average-priced US metros.

103.2

Price Level (US = 100)

$82,089

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$84,722

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$282,500

Median Home Value

$1,424

Median Rent

61.7%

Homeownership

Education

94.9%

High School+

33.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

6.4%

Work From Home

19.9 min

Avg Commute

57.6%

Foreign Born

Fairbanks spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fairbanks-College, Ak Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 95,555 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #413 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Fairbanks metro area is $84,722, with a per capita income of $44,666.

The Fairbanks-College, Ak CBSA spans the state of Alaska.

Data for the Fairbanks-College, Ak CBSA (21820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.