Social Data

The total estimated population is 626,932. Density is very low at 1 person per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 592,786; Black: 434,534; Asian: 98,043; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 25,116; American Indian: 21,787; Two or More Races: 9,997; Other Race: 3,309; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 626,932 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 37,170 foreign born residents, of which 53.8% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Philippines: 8,895; Korea: 4,048; Canada: 2,893; Mexico: 2,743; Germany: 1,795; United Kingdom: 1,237; Laos: 1,035; U.S. Born: This State: 238,613; West: 145,255; Midwest: 84,498; South: 70,368; Northeast: 40,815;

The sex distribution is 52% male and 48% female. The median age is 32 years.

Age Distribution

There are 36,019 married couples with children and 25,027 single-parent households (1,090 men, 23,937 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $51,571 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Alaska: $51,571;

9% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Alaska: 9%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 156,985; Government: 75,330; Self-employed: 20,498; Unpaid family work: 2,757; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 96,839; Sales and office: 73,550; Professional and related: 60,136; Office and administrative support: 46,741; Service: 43,940; Management, business, and financial operations: 36,703;

The average commute time is 20 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 193,165; Car or truck (carpooled): 45,012; Walked: 21,298; Worked at home: 11,978; Public transportation: 5,236; Bicycle: 1,583; Motorcycle: 244;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Alaska.

Housing Data

There are 260,978 housing units, of which 171,028 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 138,509; Renter: 83,091; Vacant: 39,378; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 103,052; Not Mortgaged: 35,457;

The median single family home value is $144,200.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Alaska: $1,315;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Alaska: $664;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 5,584; 1940 to 1949: 6,888; 1950 to 1959: 18,113; 1960 to 1969: 30,169; 1970 to 1979: 75,095; 1980 to 1989: 78,090; 1990 to 1994: 17,979; 1995 to 1998: 22,267; 1999 to March 2000: 6,793;

12.2% of homes lack plumbing and 3.0% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 101,703; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 79,429; Electricity: 22,697; Wood: 8,202;

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