About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairbanks population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Fairbanks across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Fairbanks was 31,856, a 0.43% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Fairbanks population was 31,994, a decline of 0.56% compared to a population of 32,175 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Fairbanks increased by 1,561. In this period, the peak population was 32,625 in the year 2007. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Fairbanks is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Fairbanks population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairbanks Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Resident Population in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK (AKFAIR0POP) from 1970 to 2024 about Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK; Fairbanks; AK; residents; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Fairbanks population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Fairbanks. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Fairbanks by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Fairbanks.

Key observations

The largest age group in Fairbanks, AK was for the group of age 20 to 24 years years with a population of 4,401 (13.65%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Fairbanks, AK was the 85 years and over years with a population of 268 (0.83%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Fairbanks is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Fairbanks total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairbanks Population by Age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Fairbanks city, Alaska. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Fairbanks, AK population pyramid, which represents the Fairbanks population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fairbanks, AK, is 32.7.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fairbanks, AK, is 17.4.
• Total dependency ratio for Fairbanks, AK is 50.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Fairbanks, AK is 5.8.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Fairbanks population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Fairbanks for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Fairbanks for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Fairbanks for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairbanks Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK (B01002001E002090) from 2009 to 2023 about Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK; Fairbanks; age; AK; median; 5-year; and USA.

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Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was 61.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK reached a record high of 168.00000 in January of 2009 and a record low of 22.00000 in January of 2019. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK population pyramid, which represents the Fairbanks North Star Borough population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, is 30.5.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK, is 18.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is 48.7.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK is 5.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Fairbanks North Star Borough population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Fairbanks North Star Borough for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Fairbanks North Star Borough for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Fairbanks North Star Borough Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Including Some Other Race (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK (B03002020E002240) from 2009 to 2019 about Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK; AK; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; Prosperity Scorecard; and USA.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was 837.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK reached a record high of 960.00000 in January of 2020 and a record low of 627.00000 in January of 2011. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK was 32.40000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK reached a record high of 32.40000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 29.10000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

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Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK was 13.30% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK reached a record high of 14.50 in January of 2015 and a record low of 9.90 in January of 2012. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK was 2768.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK reached a record high of 3205.00000 in January of 2021 and a record low of 2281.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian Alone (5-year estimate) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

SOURCEU.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, at website: census.gov Annual estimates of the resident population.NOTEData provided are preliminary estimates and may be subject to change.