Population 3,653 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eielson Afb
Household size in Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.48 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.11 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.10 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Eielson Afb are large by national standards, averaging 3.10 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.48, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.7 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 24.9 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Eielson Afb is young: half of its residents are under 26.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties.
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 Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Eielson Afb: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% 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 Eielson Afb
Renters in Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 81.7% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Eielson Afb rent: 80.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About nine in ten owners (91.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −22.9 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.0% of the housing in Eielson Afb, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Alaska as a whole looks much the same.
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 Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +5 | +6 |
Eielson Afb has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally.
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 Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,610 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,871 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,953 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,005 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$394 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eielson Afb costs $2,005 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Eielson Afb
Bachelor's degrees in Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Eielson Afb (39.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%.
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 Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.0% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.3% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eielson Afb: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Eielson Afb
| Period | Eielson Afb | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eielson Afb runs well above the national rate: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Eielson Afb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eielson Afb | 3.10 | 26.8 | 5.6% | 80.6% | 14.0% | 1996 | $2,005 | 39.8% | 95.0% | 11.3% |
| North Pole | 2.61 | 31.0 | 7.9% | 39.1% | 14.8% | 1986 | $1,478 | 29.8% | 94.7% | 3.9% |
| Salcha | 2.42 | 53.2 | 1.3% | 4.2% | 62.8% | 1986 | $1,459 | 26.5% | 97.3% | 1.6% |
| Badger | 2.80 | 34.7 | 9.0% | 20.5% | 10.8% | 1986 | $1,654 | 22.8% | 93.4% | 6.9% |
| Pleasant Valley | 2.48 | 46.7 | 2.7% | 15.0% | 33.0% | 1991 | $1,098 | 59.5% | 94.0% | 0.0% |
| Two Rivers | 2.46 | 47.1 | 2.7% | 15.1% | 33.0% | 1991 | $1,098 | 58.2% | 93.8% | 0.6% |
| Harding-Birch Lakes | 2.42 | 53.2 | 1.3% | 4.2% | 62.8% | 1986 | $1,459 | 26.5% | 97.3% | 1.6% |
| Fort Wainwright | 3.28 | 23.5 | 1.5% | 94.9% | 11.2% | 2003 | $2,277 | 29.5% | 98.4% | 10.9% |
| South Van Horn | 2.42 | 48.9 | 6.8% | 9.9% | 15.6% | 1974 | $1,350 | 9.9% | 92.7% | 14.3% |
| Steele Creek | 2.73 | 42.0 | 5.0% | 10.4% | 18.4% | 1993 | $1,424 | 35.1% | 95.1% | 0.5% |
| Farmers Loop | 2.66 | 37.2 | 6.8% | 18.7% | 19.9% | 1985 | $1,329 | 33.9% | 96.4% | 2.8% |
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 Eielson Afb. 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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