Population 26,507 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eagle River
Household size in Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Eagle River sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.89, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, Eagle River is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The picture is much the same across Alaska.
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 Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Eagle River: 4.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 25 Alaska cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Eagle River
Renters in Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eagle River is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (24.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Eagle River than nationally: 7.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.0 points, even as the national rate fell. Eagle River has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Alaska cities.
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 Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Eagle River has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Alaska. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,429 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,705 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,001 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,269 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$840 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eagle River costs $2,269 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $840 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Alaska city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
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 Eagle River
Bachelor's degrees in Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.0% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Eagle River: 47.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Alaska city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
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 Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eagle River: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Eagle River has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Alaska cities.
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 Eagle River
| Period | Eagle River | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Eagle River has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 25 Alaska cities with 5,000+ people, only two have lower unemployment. 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).
Eagle River compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | 2.70 | 35.7 | 4.9% | 19.2% | 7.0% | 1989 | $2,269 | 47.7% | 96.3% | 3.3% |
| Fort Richardson | 3.34 | 24.1 | 5.1% | 88.4% | 4.0% | 2003 | $2,263 | 36.5% | 96.8% | 6.9% |
| Chugiak | 2.43 | 45.0 | 3.8% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,294 | 47.6% | 95.3% | 3.1% |
| Peters Creek | 2.43 | 46.5 | 2.8% | 12.9% | 9.3% | 1985 | $1,251 | 50.9% | 95.4% | 6.1% |
| Elmendorf Afb | 2.74 | 23.0 | 2.7% | 99.7% | 2.1% | 1989 | $2,047 | 42.8% | 99.8% | 4.3% |
| Anchorage | 2.70 | 36.8 | 13.4% | 37.0% | 10.6% | 1982 | $1,667 | 37.1% | 93.4% | 4.7% |
| Knik-Fairview | 3.04 | 33.1 | 10.7% | 15.3% | 9.6% | 2003 | $1,658 | 21.5% | 94.1% | 4.9% |
| Knik | 2.60 | 39.4 | 6.9% | 22.7% | 26.6% | 1995 | $1,074 | 8.5% | 85.5% | 3.1% |
| Big Lake | 2.39 | 43.3 | 10.7% | 19.1% | 41.7% | 1993 | $1,166 | 13.2% | 89.0% | 2.1% |
| Meadow Lakes | 2.78 | 37.1 | 13.6% | 23.0% | 18.7% | 1996 | $1,453 | 17.6% | 92.0% | 6.1% |
| Wasilla | 2.70 | 36.5 | 10.8% | 38.3% | 8.0% | 1997 | $1,392 | 24.4% | 95.8% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Eagle River. 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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