College, AK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    11,924
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.7
    0.608% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.45%
    5.46% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,895
    9.19% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $297,500
    6.59% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,123
    3.1% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in College, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.8% of the residents in College, AK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in College, AK are University of Alaska Fairbanks (1,136 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in College, AK was $297,500, and the homeownership rate was 61%.

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    Population & Diversity

    College, AK is home to a population of 11.9k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.98% of College, AK residents were born outside of the country (952 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.66k people) in College, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 947 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    95%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of College, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in College, AK was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in College, AK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.66k ± 802
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.4k ± 488
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      947 ± 470
    9.8%
    Hispanic Population
    1.17k people

    In 2024, there were 4.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.66k people) in College, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.4k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 947 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.8% of the people in College, AK are hispanic (1.17k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in College, AK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.98%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    952 people
    7.94%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    931 people

    As of 2024, 7.98% of College, AK residents (952 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in College, AK was 7.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      287 ± 175
    2. Vietnam
      227 ± 105
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      160 ± 93

    College, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.5% of the population of College, AK has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 9.42% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 24% on non-group plans, and 3.19% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 131 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.8% were men and 46.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.8% were men and 46.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.5%
    Uninsured
    44.5%
    Employer Coverage
    9.42%
    Medicaid
    11.3%
    Medicare
    24%
    Non-Group
    3.19%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in College, AK grew by 26% from 5.95% to 7.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in College, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.12k
    2024 Value
    ± 645
    −3.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in College, AK declined at a rate of −3.1%, from 5.29k employees to 5.12k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in College, AK, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of College, AK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.12k
    2024 Value
    ± 645
    −3.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in College, AK declined at a rate of −3.1%, from 5.29k employees to 5.12k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in College, AK, are Educational Services (892 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (827 people), and Public Administration (545 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of College, AK, though some of these residents may live in College, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    College, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for College, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (54.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alaska

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    Lisa Murkowski
    Senator from Alaska3
    Assumed office on December 20, 2002
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
    Dan Sullivan
    Senator from Alaska2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from College, AK

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    College, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for College, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in College, AK awarded 1,136 degrees. The student population of College, AK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,680 male students and 4,213 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in College, AK are White (620 and 56.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (134 and 12.2%), Two or More Races (112 and 10.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (97 and 8.85%).

    The largest universities in College, AK by number of degrees awarded are University of Alaska Fairbanks (1,136 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in College, AK are General Business Administration & Management (110 and 9.68%), Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (65 and 5.72%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (64 and 5.63%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $8,072 for in-state students and $23,881 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2021 in College, AK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 74.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,893 (38.9% men and 61.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 6,893 students enrolled in College, AK, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,693 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
      40 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      40 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in College, AK was General Business Administration & Management with 43 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in College, AK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,136 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alaska Fairbanks with 1,136 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 484 men were awarded degrees from institutions in College, AK, which is 0.742 times less than the 652 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 620 degrees mean that there were 4.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 134 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($8,072) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,011) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in College, AK was $297,500 in 2024, which is 0.894 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $279,100 to $297,500, a 6.59% increase. The homeownership rate in College, AK is 61%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    Housing

    Property

    $297,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$31,465
    $2,824
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$436

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In College, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in College, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    61%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61% of the housing units in College, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in College, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,895
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,673
    4.63k
    Number of Households
    ± 620

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.63k households in College, AK grew to $83,895 from the previous year's value of $76,831.

    The following chart displays the households in College, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for College, AK is from Alaska.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65.4%)
    2. Carpooled (13.8%)
    3. Walked (12.2%)

    In 2024, 65.4% of workers in College, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who walked to work (12.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in College, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in College, AK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in College, AK (723 out of 11.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in College, AK is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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