Population 4,473 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mid-Hillside
Household size in Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.13 | 2.77 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.72 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Mid-Hillside average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. The picture is much the same across Anchorage. Household size has dropped from 3.11 in 2006–10, 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 Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 35.2 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 35.4 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 36.1 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 36.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Mid-Hillside skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. No other Anchorage neighborhood is older.
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 Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 14.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 13.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mid-Hillside: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Mid-Hillside has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Anchorage neighborhoods.
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 Mid-Hillside
Renters in Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 39.1% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 40.0% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 38.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 37.0% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.1% of households in Mid-Hillside rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (41.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Only one other Anchorage neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.4% | 7.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 8.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.6% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Mid-Hillside: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Of Anchorage's 22 neighborhoods, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1980 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1982 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Mid-Hillside was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall.
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 Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,565 | $1,182 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,534 | $1,263 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,540 | $1,511 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,499 | $1,667 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$65 | +$486 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mid-Hillside costs $1,499 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Anchorage overall ($1,667). Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, 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 Mid-Hillside
Bachelor's degrees in Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.0% | 31.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.3% | 31.6% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 34.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.4% | 37.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
Mid-Hillside is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Only one other Anchorage neighborhood 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 Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 90.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.8% | 91.4% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.7% | 93.1% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 93.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Mid-Hillside: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Anchorage's 22 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Mid-Hillside
| Period | Mid-Hillside | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Mid-Hillside has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 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).
Mid-Hillside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Abbott Loop | 2.80 | 35.6 | 13.6% | 29.3% | 7.0% | 1989 | $1,810 | 31.8% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| Rabbit Creek | 2.99 | 41.2 | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.3% | 1991 | $1,388 | 68.2% | 97.5% | 5.5% |
| Old Seward-Oceanview | 2.53 | 39.7 | 9.0% | 26.2% | 3.7% | 1985 | $1,462 | 43.5% | 96.6% | 5.2% |
| Campbell Park | 2.66 | 30.8 | 24.0% | 39.3% | 10.1% | 1980 | $1,853 | 29.0% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
| University Area | 2.49 | 34.5 | 14.8% | 45.9% | 12.9% | 1979 | $1,539 | 35.2% | 94.5% | 3.4% |
| Scenic Foothills | 2.66 | 37.7 | 12.8% | 14.8% | 8.3% | 1980 | $1,906 | 46.7% | 93.4% | 5.0% |
| Taku-Campbell | 2.62 | 35.3 | 12.1% | 40.8% | 10.7% | 1984 | $1,703 | 29.8% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| Bayshore-Klatt | 2.88 | 37.3 | 5.8% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 1988 | $2,268 | 42.6% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Rogers Park | 2.98 | 44.0 | 3.3% | 11.3% | 10.0% | 1968 | $1,876 | 48.6% | 93.3% | 2.7% |
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 Mid-Hillside. 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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