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Fort Wainwright, AK

Total Population
8,807
Median Household Income
$68,463
Median Home Value
-$666,666,666
Median Rent
$2,074

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$68,463
100.1% above state median
Home Value
-$666,666,666
398.7% below state median
Rent
$2,074
100% above state median
Median Age
22.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fort Wainwright, AK

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 22.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.8%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 87% family households.

High remote work adoption with 21.2% working from home.

Low poverty rate of 4.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$68,463
-8.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-89,164,787
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.45 people

Total Households
1,935
Family Households
86.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
50.0%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
14.3%
#3 Industry
Arts,
11.3%
Total Employed Residents:406

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
11.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
21.2%
952 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,493
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (21.2% work from home)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.2%
1,233 employed
Labor Force
4,927
89 unemployed
Median Age
22.3 years
Per Capita Income
$27,477
Poverty Rate
4.2%

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