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Anchorage Demographics Summary

Crime Rate Indexes

2010 Crime Rate Indexes Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Total Crime Risk Index 4 102 100
Murder Risk Index 3 104 100
Rape Risk Index 6 251 100
Robbery Risk Index 2 59 100
Assault Risk Index 2 158 100
Burglary Risk Index 1 75 100
Larceny Risk Index 2 115 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 2 89 100

Crime Risk Index (100 = National Average): Index score for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average total crime risk, while 50 indicates half the national risk. We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local real estate agent or contact the local police department for any additional information.

Crime Indexes are based on numerous current and historical datasets as well as proprietary modeling algorithms which estimate values at more granular geographic levels when specific data is either unavailable or impractical to aggregate. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, these are estimates and should only be used as a guide. For detailed information regarding crime and safety in a community, please contact local law enforcement agencies.

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Education Level Profile and Enrollment Statistics

2010 Highest Education Level Attained (Population Age 25+) Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Did Not Complete High School 7.36% 8.75% 15.35%
Completed High School 24.29% 28.07% 29.24%
Some College 27.64% 27.28% 20.56%
Completed Associate Degree 9.14% 8.46% 7.50%
Completed Bachelors Degree 20.35% 17.84% 17.52%
Completed Graduate Degree 11.20% 9.61% 9.84%
2010 Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+) Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Education Index 176 46 100
Public Preprimary 0.62% 0.85% 0.79%
Private Preprimary 1.05% 0.86% 1.05%
Public School 19.97% 21.64% 17.44%
Private School 1.69% 1.57% 2.05%
Public College 5.53% 5.12% 5.28%
Private College 1.22% 0.87% 1.76%
Not Enrolled in School 69.91% 69.08% 71.64%

Highest Education Level Attained (Populations Age 25+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 25 who have attained a particular education level.

Education Index: The Education Index for Zip Codes and places are comprised of a combination of socio-demographic characteristics. These index scores are not based statistically upon the performance of specific schools, programs or colleges located in these areas.

Education Enrollment (Population Age 3+): The data represents the percentage of people in the area over age 3 who are currently enrolled at each type of learning institution.

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Quality of Life Indexes

2010 Quality of Life Indexes Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Quality of Life Index 81 42 100
Amusement Index 185 96 100
Culture Index 189 104 100
Earthquake Index 0 0 100
Education Index 176 46 100
Medical Index 177 92 100
Mortality Index (All Causes) 13 4 100
Religion Index 105 27 100
Restaurant Index 156 54 100
Weather Index 3 3 100

Quality of Life Index: Based on the results of a study group, this index is calculated based on what variables affect individuals as they search for a new home, how much they would enjoy living in a place and the impact of each selected variable. For example, the crime index affects the total quality of life index negatively and the amusement index affects it positively.

Positive Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Amusement, Culture, Education, Medical, Religion, Restaurants and Weather

Negative Variables Weighted for Quality of Life Index: Crime, Earthquake and Mortality

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Weather, Forecast, Temperature and Precipitation Statistics

2010 Weather Summary Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Weather Index 3 3 100
Hail Index 0 0 100
Hurricane Index 0 0 100
Tornado Index 0 0 100
 
Annual Maximum Avg. Temperature 43.0 °F 38.0 °F N/A
Annual Minimum Avg. Temperature 29.0 °F 23.0 °F N/A
Annual Avg. Temperature 35.9 °F 30.7 °F N/A
Annual Heating Degree Days (Tot Degrees < 65) 10,570 12,497 N/A
Annual Cooling Degree Days (Tot Degrees > 65) 0 24 N/A
Percent of Possible Sunshine 42 41 N/A
Mean Sky Cover (Sunrise to Sunset - Out of 10) 8 7 N/A
Mean Number of Days Clear (Out of 365 Days) 61 70 N/A
Mean Number of Days Rain (Out of 365 Days) 117 146 N/A
Mean Number of Days Snow (Out of 365 Days) 21 27 N/A
Avg. Annual Precipitation (Total Inches) 16.00" 31.00" N/A
Avg. Annual Snowfall (Total Inches) 70.00" 107.00" N/A
2010 Average Monthly Low Temperature Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Avg. Annual Low Temperature 29.3 °F 25.6 °F N/A
Avg. January Low Temperature 9.3 °F 7.8 °F N/A
Avg. February Low Temperature 11.7 °F 9.7 °F N/A
Avg. March Low Temperature 18.2 °F 14.3 °F N/A
Avg. April Low Temperature 28.7 °F 24.6 °F N/A
Avg. May Low Temperature 38.9 °F 34.3 °F N/A
Avg. June Low Temperature 47.0 °F 42.2 °F N/A
Avg. July Low Temperature 51.5 °F 46.6 °F N/A
Avg. August Low Temperature 49.4 °F 43.6 °F N/A
Avg. September Low Temperature 41.4 °F 35.6 °F N/A
Avg. October Low Temperature 28.3 °F 24.4 °F N/A
Avg. November Low Temperature 15.9 °F 14.0 °F N/A
Avg. December Low Temperature 11.4 °F 10.0 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly High Temperature Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Avg. Annual High Temperature 43.1 °F 43.8 °F N/A
Avg. January High Temperature 22.2 °F 22.3 °F N/A
Avg. February High Temperature 25.8 °F 27.3 °F N/A
Avg. March High Temperature 33.6 °F 35.2 °F N/A
Avg. April High Temperature 43.9 °F 45.2 °F N/A
Avg. May High Temperature 54.9 °F 56.5 °F N/A
Avg. June High Temperature 62.3 °F 63.2 °F N/A
Avg. July High Temperature 65.3 °F 65.5 °F N/A
Avg. August High Temperature 63.3 °F 63.4 °F N/A
Avg. September High Temperature 55.0 °F 55.1 °F N/A
Avg. October High Temperature 40.0 °F 40.6 °F N/A
Avg. November High Temperature 27.7 °F 27.8 °F N/A
Avg. December High Temperature 23.7 °F 23.6 °F N/A
2010 Average Monthly Precipitation Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Avg. Annual Precipitation 16.08" 18.51" N/A
Avg. January Precipitation 0.68" 0.94" N/A
Avg. February Precipitation 0.74" 1.01" N/A
Avg. March Precipitation 0.65" 0.95" N/A
Avg. April Precipitation 0.52" 0.41" N/A
Avg. May Precipitation 0.70" 0.82" N/A
Avg. June Precipitation 1.06" 1.55" N/A
Avg. July Precipitation 1.70" 2.02" N/A
Avg. August Precipitation 2.93" 2.89" N/A
Avg. September Precipitation 2.87" 3.01" N/A
Avg. October Precipitation 2.09" 2.05" N/A
Avg. November Precipitation 1.09" 1.42" N/A
Avg. December Precipitation 1.05" 1.44" N/A

Annual Heating Degree Days (HDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for heating. Typically, heating degree days are calculated as how much colder the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 55°F on a certain day, there were 10 HDD that day because 65 - 55 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Annual Cooling Degree Days (CDD): A form of Degree Day used to estimate energy requirements for air conditioning or refrigeration. Typically, cooling degree days are calculated as how much warmer the mean temperature at a location is than 65°F on a given day. For example, if a location experiences a mean temperature of 75°F on a certain day, there were 10 CDD that day because 75 - 65 = 10, according to the National Weather Service.

Mean Sky Cover: reflects the approximate amount that the sky is covered with clouds, sunrise to sunset on a scale of 0 to 10

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average. Note: A higher Weather Index score represents better overall weather (higher number good). A higher Hail, Hurricane or Tornado Index means the chance of that weather event is higher (higher number bad).

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Pollution Indexes

2010 Pollution Indexes Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Air Pollution Index 76 72 100
Ozone Index 66 72 100
Lead Index 35 44 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 149 155 100
Nitrogen Dioxide Index 51 57 100
Particulate Matter Index 110 91 100

Index score: (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national average.

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Population Growth and Population Statistics

2010 Population Growth and Population Statistics Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Total Population 288,983 703,726 308,455,134
Square Miles 1,697.21 571,951.26 N/A
Population Density 170.30 1.20 87.20
Population Change Since 1990 27.65% 27.84% 24.02%
Population Change Since 2000 11.03% 12.25% 9.61%
Forecasted Population Change by 2014 9.52% 7.27% 4.52%
Population Male 50.47% 51.62% 49.48%
Population Female 49.53% 48.38% 50.52%
Median Age 31.80 31.70 35.60
2010 Population Statistics by Marital Status (Age 15+) Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Males Never Married 17.28% 17.98% 15.85%
Males Married 26.39% 26.94% 27.37%
Males Widowed 0.59% 0.69% 1.16%
Males Divorced 5.90% 5.96% 4.50%
Females Never Married 13.41% 12.81% 13.47%
Females Married 26.63% 26.76% 27.06%
Females Widowed 2.36% 2.35% 4.64%
Females Divorced 7.44% 6.52% 5.94%

Population Change Since 1990 and 2000: Change in population since 1990 and 2000 expressed as a percentage increase or decrease.

Population by Marital Status (Population Age 15+): The data represents the number and percentage of people in the area, according to marital status.

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Population by Age

2010 Population by Age Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Median Age 31.80 31.70 35.60
Age 0-5 10.36% 10.15% 8.84%
Age 6-11 10.08% 10.53% 8.41%
Age 12-17 10.04% 10.98% 8.65%
Age 18-24 9.84% 9.50% 9.94%
Age 25-34 14.17% 13.13% 13.40%
Age 35-44 15.63% 15.22% 13.74%
Age 45-54 15.67% 15.87% 14.32%
Age 55-64 8.69% 8.87% 10.80%
Age 65-74 3.34% 3.52% 6.11%
Age 75-84 1.64% 1.68% 4.04%
Age 85+ 0.55% 0.55% 1.75%
2010 Male Population by Age Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Male Median Age 31.20 31.40 34.20
Aged 0 to 5 Years 10.54% 10.16% 9.21%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 10.27% 10.54% 8.79%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 10.21% 11.07% 9.03%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 10.16% 9.84% 10.37%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 14.20% 13.05% 13.75%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 15.33% 14.99% 13.92%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 15.75% 16.06% 14.20%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 8.71% 9.03% 10.49%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 3.13% 3.41% 5.69%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 1.36% 1.46% 3.39%
Aged 85 Years and Older 0.36% 0.39% 1.16%
2010 Female Population by Age Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Female Median Age 32.50 32.10 36.90
Aged 0 to 5 Years 10.18% 10.13% 8.48%
Aged 6 to 11 Years 9.88% 10.51% 8.05%
Aged 12 to 17 Years 9.87% 10.87% 8.27%
Aged 18 to 24 Years 9.51% 9.15% 9.51%
Aged 25 to 34 Years 14.15% 13.23% 13.06%
Aged 35 to 44 Years 15.95% 15.46% 13.56%
Aged 45 to 54 Years 15.58% 15.67% 14.44%
Aged 55 to 64 Years 8.67% 8.70% 11.11%
Aged 65 to 74 Years 3.55% 3.65% 6.52%
Aged 75 to 84 Years 1.93% 1.92% 4.69%
Aged 85 Years and Older 0.74% 0.72% 2.32%

Population by Age: The data represents the percentage of people in the area within each age group.

Male Population: The data represents the percentage of males in the population according to age range.

Female Population: The data represents the percentage of females in the population according to age range.

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Population by Race and Ethnicity

2010 Population by Race and Ethnicity Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Population by Race
White 64.87% 64.00% 71.91%
Black or African American 5.80% 3.25% 12.01%
American Indian and Alaska Native 16.78% 17.39% 0.98%
Asian 7.24% 5.06% 4.51%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.02% 0.73% 0.21%
Other 5.30% 9.58% 10.38%
Population by Ethnicity
Population Hispanic 8.28% 6.15% 16.05%
Population Non Hispanic 91.72% 93.85% 83.95%

Race versus Ethnicity: According to the Census, race and ethnicity are considered two separate and distinct identities. Hispanic or Latino origin is asked as a separate question and categorized under ethnicity. In addition to their race and/or races, all respondents are categorized by one of two ethnicities, which are "Hispanic" and "Non Hispanic."

Hispanic Ethnicity: According to the Census, people of Hispanic origin, were those who indicated that their origin was Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or some other Hispanic origin. It should be noted that people of Hispanic origin may be of any race.

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Household Makeup and Size

2010 Household Family Makeup Statistics Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Family HH 67.86% 68.96% 68.23%
Non-Family HH 32.14% 31.04% 31.77%
Family Households
Married Family HH 75.47% 76.64% 76.48%
Other Family HH 24.53% 23.36% 23.52%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present 33.01% 36.13% 27.73%
Female Householder, No Husband Present 66.99% 63.87% 72.27%
Married Family Households
with Children Under 18 50.73% 51.57% 43.56%
with No Children Under 18 49.27% 48.43% 56.44%
Other Family Households
Male Householder, No Wife Present with Children Under 18 20.59% 23.79% 14.10%
Male Householder, No Wife Present with No Children 12.43% 12.34% 13.63%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with Children Under 18 47.27% 45.99% 42.96%
Female Householder, No Husband Present with No Children 19.71% 17.88% 29.30%
Non-Family Households
Male Householder 55.84% 59.92% 47.56%
Female Householder 44.16% 40.08% 52.44%
2010 Household Size Statistics Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Households 106,422 253,938 118,402,143
Household Growth Since 2000 12.23% 14.59% 12.25%
Average Household Size 2.64 2.69 2.54
Median Household Size 2.83 2.85 2.73
1 Person 23.03% 23.14% 25.45%
2 Person 32.63% 31.70% 33.50%
3 Person 17.39% 16.76% 16.08%
4 Person 16.20% 16.12% 14.79%
5 Person 7.08% 7.57% 6.59%
6 Person 2.44% 2.88% 2.27%
7 or More Person 1.23% 1.83% 1.32%

Family Household: A family household is a household maintained by a householder who is in a family, and includes any unrelated people (unrelated subfamily members and/or secondary individuals) who may be residing there.

Married Family Household: A married family household consists of a married householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption.

Other Family Household: An other family household consists of a householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth or adoption. These households may have a Male Householder with No Wife Present and/or Female Householder with No Husband Present.

Non-Family Household: A non-family household consists of a householder living alone (a one-person household) or where the householder shares the home exclusively with people to whom he/she is not related.

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Number of Vehicles Per Household

2010 Number of Vehicles per Household Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Households, Median Vehicles 2.30 2.20 2.20
No Vehicles 5.37% 8.79% 8.49%
1 Vehicle 33.63% 32.06% 32.66%
2 Vehicles 41.11% 38.10% 38.43%
3 Vehicles 14.95% 15.45% 15.03%
4+ Vehicles 4.94% 5.59% 5.39%

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Housing Statistics, Occupancy and Year Built

2010 Move In Date by Year Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Households 106,422 253,938 118,402,143
Household, Median Year Moved In 2004 2004 2003
Moved In 1999 or Later 93.09% 92.92% 90.21%
Moved In 1995 to 1998 2.75% 2.60% 2.33%
Moved In 1990 to 1994 1.31% 1.27% 1.30%
Moved In 1980 to 1989 1.13% 1.29% 1.26%
Moved In 1970 to 1979 0.97% 1.09% 1.63%
Moved In 1969 or Earlier 0.74% 0.83% 3.27%
2010 Housing Occupancy Statistics Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Total Units 110,605 284,029 126,739,245
Occupied Units 96.22% 89.41% 93.42%
Vacant Units 3.78% 10.59% 6.58%
Total Housing Units
Owner Occupied Units 59.39% 57.80% 63.21%
Renter Occupied Units 36.83% 31.60% 30.21%
Vacant Units 3.78% 10.59% 6.58%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Units For Rent 39.54% 17.87% 25.10%
Vacant Units For Sale 20.68% 8.53% 14.92%
Vacant Units Seasonal 20.85% 57.37% 39.17%
Vacant Units Vacant Other 18.93% 16.23% 20.81%
2010 Housing Statistic Year Built Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Housing, Units 110,605 284,029 126,739,245
Housing, Median Year Built 1981 1984 1977
Built 1999 or Later 28.75% 32.82% 28.20%
Built 1995 to 1998 3.85% 6.19% 5.22%
Built 1990 to 1994 3.31% 4.90% 5.19%
Built 1980 to 1989 19.85% 22.72% 11.37%
Built 1970 to 1979 27.10% 24.17% 14.68%
Built 1960 to 1969 11.78% 10.46% 11.93%
Built 1950 to 1959 6.99% 6.48% 11.33%
Built 1940 to 1949 1.82% 2.35% 6.39%
Built 1939 or Earlier 0.49% 1.75% 12.74%

Occupied Units: Housing units that are Owner Occupied or Renter Occupied.

Vacant Units: Housing units that are For Sale and Vacant, For Rent and Vacant, Seasonal and Vacant and Other.

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Home Values and Rental Rates

2010 Homeowner Statistics and Home Values Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Owner Occupied Units 65,687 164,177 80,110,230
Owner Households, With Mortgage Any 86.10% 75.13% 70.65%
Owner Households, With No Mortgage 13.90% 24.87% 29.35%
Median Value Owner Households $210,020 $203,312 $177,046
Valued Less than $20,000 1.65% 1.83% 1.98%
Valued $20,000-$39,999 2.01% 2.36% 3.31%
Valued $40,000-$59,999 2.18% 3.04% 5.64%
Valued $60,000-$79,999 1.28% 2.05% 4.79%
Valued $80,000-$99,999 2.85% 3.94% 8.96%
Valued $100,000-$124,999 3.83% 5.26% 8.79%
Valued $125,000-$149,999 6.05% 6.90% 7.92%
Valued $150,000-$174,999 10.88% 10.31% 7.94%
Valued $175,000-$199,999 15.94% 13.44% 8.11%
Valued $200,000-$249,999 16.63% 13.14% 7.66%
Valued $250,000-$299,999 13.92% 12.52% 8.72%
Valued $300,000-$399,999 9.97% 10.21% 8.63%
Valued $400,000-$499,999 5.55% 6.10% 6.36%
Valued $500,000-$749,999 4.48% 5.03% 6.34%
Valued $750,000-$999,999 1.89% 2.35% 3.01%
Valued More than $1,000,000 0.90% 1.53% 1.84%
2010 Housing Rental Rates Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Renter Occupied Units 40,735 89,761 38,291,913
Median Rent $1,154 $1,134 $950
Rent Less than $250 0.32% 0.97% 3.11%
Rent $250-$499 1.12% 2.14% 6.19%
Rent $500-$749 1.20% 3.52% 18.33%
Rent $750-$999 18.74% 17.39% 24.67%
Rent $1,000-$1,249 39.82% 34.90% 24.03%
Rent $1,250-$1,499 13.15% 12.08% 7.13%
Rent $1,500-$1,999 13.55% 11.22% 7.07%
Rent $2,000+ 3.79% 3.36% 4.19%
No Cash Rent 8.29% 14.41% 5.28%

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Employment, Occupation and Industry

2010 Employment Statistics for Potential Employees (Age 16+) Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Employment Potential 210,578 506,777 237,450,726
Civilian Total 135,503 304,714 143,186,664
Employed Civilian Males 33.52% 31.83% 32.21%
Employed Civilian Females 30.82% 28.30% 28.09%
Armed Forces Male 3.46% 3.03% 0.44%
Armed Forces Female 0.79% 0.59% 0.08%
Unemployed Males 5.39% 7.07% 3.63%
Unemployed Females 2.76% 3.32% 2.51%
Not in the Labor Force Male 9.32% 11.45% 13.51%
Not in the Labor Force Female 13.92% 14.41% 19.53%
2010 Employment by Job Type for Civilian Population (Age 16+) Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
White Collar 79.81% 75.84% 74.72%
Blue Collar 20.19% 24.16% 25.28%
 
Management, Business, and Financial Operations 17.20% 15.37% 16.09%
Professional and Related 23.77% 23.23% 21.78%
Sales and Office 27.90% 25.83% 26.38%
Service 13.49% 14.10% 13.50%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.23% 0.94% 0.51%
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 8.93% 11.07% 8.85%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 8.49% 9.46% 12.88%
2010 Employment by Type of Employer Total Civilian Population (Age 16+) Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Private for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 64.39% 58.72% 73.77%
Private Not-for-Profit Wage and Salary Workers 8.77% 9.26% 7.05%
Local Government Workers 6.43% 8.57% 6.26%
State Government Workers 6.83% 9.38% 4.67%
Federal Government Workers 7.48% 6.97% 2.47%
Self-Employed Workers in Own Not Incorporated Business 6.02% 6.96% 5.64%
Unpaid Family Workers 0.09% 0.15% 0.14%
2010 Employment by Industry for Civilian Population (Age 16+) Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining 2.42% 3.77% 1.49%
Construction 6.26% 7.46% 6.97%
Manufacturing 1.66% 2.65% 11.93%
Wholesale Trade 2.90% 2.13% 3.05%
Retail Trade 10.17% 9.86% 10.02%
Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities 9.77% 9.22% 5.58%
Information 3.02% 2.60% 2.94%
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5.90% 4.48% 6.91%
Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, etc. 11.15% 8.36% 10.43%
Educational, Health and Social Services 21.64% 24.09% 22.14%
Arts, Entertainment, Accommodation and Food Services, etc. 9.32% 8.95% 8.46%
Other Services 5.96% 5.88% 5.15%
Public Administration 9.84% 10.53% 4.92%

Workforce Statistics: The Workforce breakdown is derived from data, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

White Collar Employment: perform tasks that are considered less physically laborious

Blue Collar Employment: perform tasks that are manual, technical labor or are in technical maintenance "trades"

Civilian Employers (Population Age 16+): This data represents 2010 employment by type of employers for the total civilian population, over age 16.

Employment by Industry: This data represents 2010 employment by industry for the total civilian population.

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Travel Time and Mode of Transportation to Work

2010 Travel Time to Work Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Travel Time Less than 15 Min 31.63% 40.13% 25.26%
Travel Time 15-29 Min 49.23% 38.75% 36.15%
Travel Time 30-59 Min 15.12% 13.95% 29.43%
Travel Time 60+ Min 4.01% 7.17% 9.16%
2010 Mode of Transportation to Work Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Car, Truck, Van to Work 88.01% 81.41% 87.32%
Public Transportation to Work 1.90% 1.65% 4.44%
Other Transportation to Work 5.24% 11.47% 4.00%
Work at Home 4.85% 5.46% 4.24%

Travel Time to Work: Half the workers in the area have a longer travel time than this, half have less travel time.

Mode of Transportation to Work: Provides a percentage breakdown by mode of transportation to work in a particular area.

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Employee Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Employee Statistics by NAICS Code Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Employees, Total (by Place of Work) 147,458 256,804 119,050,433
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.03% 0.40% 0.15%
Mining 4.26% 3.22% 0.48%
Utilities 0.38% 0.67% 0.53%
Construction 7.36% 7.20% 6.25%
Manufacturing 1.28% 4.47% 11.24%
Wholesale Trade 4.28% 3.50% 5.02%
Retail Trade 11.15% 13.75% 13.19%
Transportation and Warehousing 9.15% 8.46% 3.65%
Information 2.76% 2.53% 2.87%
Finance and Insurance 3.18% 2.86% 5.61%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.73% 1.97% 1.97%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 7.26% 5.61% 6.84%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1.74% 1.31% 2.61%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 14.67% 9.66% 6.84%
Educational Services 1.01% 1.08% 2.33%
Health Care and Social Assistance 14.77% 17.18% 14.14%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1.61% 1.85% 1.75%
Accommodation and Food Services 9.54% 10.12% 9.86%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 3.85% 4.16% 4.66%

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): NAICS is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

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Establishment Statistics by NAICS Code

2010 Establishments by NAICS Code Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Establishments, Total (by Place of Work) 8,553 20,202 7,700,385
Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, and Agriculture Support 0.28% 1.70% 0.31%
Mining 0.47% 0.52% 0.33%
Utilities 0.13% 0.44% 0.22%
Construction 12.28% 13.48% 10.56%
Manufacturing 2.10% 2.50% 4.31%
Wholesale Trade 4.72% 3.64% 5.60%
Retail Trade 11.19% 13.28% 14.62%
Transportation and Warehousing 3.86% 5.60% 2.86%
Information 1.88% 1.93% 1.86%
Finance and Insurance 4.81% 3.88% 6.58%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 4.42% 4.33% 4.95%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 13.41% 9.33% 11.28%
Management of Companies and Enterprises 0.99% 0.69% 0.66%
Admin, Support, Waste Mgt, Remediation Services 6.66% 5.34% 4.98%
Educational Services 1.25% 1.22% 1.13%
Health Care and Social Assistance 12.03% 10.56% 10.21%
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 1.84% 2.64% 1.63%
Accommodation and Food Services 8.55% 10.00% 8.24%
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 9.13% 8.92% 9.70%

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Household Income Statistics

2010 Household Income Statistics Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Total Area Household Income $9,760,642,435 $21,029,722,915 $8,877,041,207,141
Median Household Income $73,864 $67,659 $55,970
Average Household Income $91,716 $82,814 $74,974
Per Capita Household Income $33,776 $29,883 $28,779
 
Income Less than $15,000 6.58% 8.56% 11.96%
Income $15,000 to $24,999 6.07% 7.19% 9.15%
Income $25,000 to $34,999 7.37% 8.32% 9.99%
Income $35,000 to $49,999 11.91% 12.62% 14.37%
Income $50,000 to $74,999 18.94% 18.84% 18.95%
Income $75,000 to $99,999 16.51% 15.95% 14.07%
Income $100,000 to $124,999 12.05% 11.28% 8.54%
Income $125,000 to $149,999 8.26% 7.39% 5.01%
Income $150,000 to $199,999 6.62% 5.47% 3.59%
Income $200,000 and Over 5.71% 4.38% 4.38%

Household Income: Data on consumer income collected by the Census Bureau covers money income received (exclusive of certain money receipts such as capital gains) before payments for personal income taxes, social security, union dues, medicare deductions, etc. Therefore, money income does not reflect the fact that some families receive part of their income in the form of non-cash benefits, such as food stamps, health benefits, rent-free housing, and goods produced and consumed on the farm.

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Retail Sales Statistics

2010 Retail Sales Statistics Anchorage, AK Alaska United States
Total Retail Sales (Including Food Services) $5,349,847,000 $10,689,220,000 $4,253,550,572,000
Building Materials and Garden Store Sales 5.98% 5.40% 7.42%
Clothing and Accessories Store Sales 3.78% 2.95% 4.47%
Electrical and Appliances Store Sales 2.40% 1.62% 2.37%
Food and Beverage Store Sales 10.76% 15.21% 13.98%
Food Services 11.70% 11.21% 9.50%
Gasoline Stations Store Sales 4.89% 6.34% 7.46%
General Merchandise Store Sales 34.65% 29.95% 17.57%
Health and Personal Care Store Sales 1.32% 1.47% 5.41%
Home Furnishings Store Sales 1.82% 1.56% 2.53%
Miscellaneous Store Sales 2.95% 3.30% 2.94%
Motor Vehicles Store Sales 14.97% 13.47% 16.16%
Nonstore Purchases Store Sales 1.77% 5.25% 7.98%
Sporting Goods Store Sales 3.01% 2.28% 2.20%

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