Population 23,843 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Abbott Loop
Household size in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.77 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Abbott Loop holds 2.80 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.84 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 35.2 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 35.4 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.7 | 36.1 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 36.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Abbott Loop is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.2, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 14.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 13.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Abbott Loop (13.6%), above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Anchorage. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Abbott Loop
Renters in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 39.1% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 40.0% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 38.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 37.0% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Abbott Loop own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.6% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Abbott Loop: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Abbott Loop has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Anchorage neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1980 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1980 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1981 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Abbott Loop has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. Only one other Anchorage neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,333 | $1,182 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,390 | $1,263 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,526 | $1,511 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,810 | $1,667 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$477 | +$486 | +$451 | +$606 |
Rent in Abbott Loop runs $1,810 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $477 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Abbott Loop
Bachelor's degrees in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 31.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 31.6% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 34.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 37.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Abbott Loop (31.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 90.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 91.4% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 93.1% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 93.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Abbott Loop: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Abbott Loop
| Period | Abbott Loop | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Abbott Loop than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Abbott Loop compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Loop | 2.80 | 35.6 | 13.6% | 29.3% | 7.0% | 1989 | $1,810 | 31.8% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| Campbell Park | 2.66 | 30.8 | 24.0% | 39.3% | 10.1% | 1980 | $1,853 | 29.0% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
| Taku-Campbell | 2.62 | 35.3 | 12.1% | 40.8% | 10.7% | 1984 | $1,703 | 29.8% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Mid-Hillside | 2.74 | 46.2 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 1980 | $1,499 | 67.4% | 97.2% | 2.9% |
| Huffman-O'Malley | 3.04 | 41.4 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 4.6% | 1988 | $1,903 | 53.8% | 96.9% | 2.3% |
| Bayshore-Klatt | 2.88 | 37.3 | 5.8% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 1988 | $2,268 | 42.6% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Old Seward-Oceanview | 2.53 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 26.2% | 3.7% | 1985 | $1,462 | 43.5% | 96.6% | 5.2% |
| University Area | 2.49 | 34.5 | 14.8% | 45.9% | 12.9% | 1979 | $1,539 | 35.2% | 94.5% | 3.4% |
| Midtown | 1.94 | 33.6 | 16.5% | 74.3% | 17.6% | 1977 | $1,196 | 35.5% | 87.8% | 4.8% |
| Rogers Park | 2.98 | 44.0 | 3.3% | 11.3% | 10.0% | 1968 | $1,876 | 48.6% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
| Spenard | 2.29 | 35.9 | 14.4% | 63.2% | 22.3% | 1974 | $1,293 | 26.5% | 91.2% | 7.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA · Lakewood Heights, Atlanta, GA · Portar Ranch, Northridge, CA · Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City, NJ · South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA · Morris Park, Philadelphia, PA · Clearing, Chicago, IL · Midway, Escondido, CA · Greater Upper Marlboro, Brock Hall, MD · Sand Lake, Anchorage, AK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Abbott Loop. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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