Population 5,407 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Addition
Household size in South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.84 | 2.67 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.88 | 2.77 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.90 | 2.72 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.12 | 2.70 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
South Addition is a place of small households, averaging 2.12 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 1.84 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Anchorage neighborhood has smaller households.
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 South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 35.2 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 35.4 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 36.1 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 36.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, South Addition is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 46.0, even as the national median rose. Only one 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 South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 14.8% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 14.0% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 13.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Addition: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points, even as the national share fell. Only two of Anchorage's 22 neighborhoods 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 South Addition
Renters in South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9% | 39.1% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.3% | 40.0% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.9% | 38.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 37.0% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in South Addition than nationally: 49.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.9 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 South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 7.9% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 8.7% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 10.4% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 10.6% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.1% of the housing in South Addition, 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. Vacancy is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1980 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1980 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1981 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1982 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in South Addition is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Anchorage neighborhood has older 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 South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,184 | $1,182 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,300 | $1,263 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,453 | $1,511 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,791 | $1,667 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$607 | +$486 | +$451 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Addition pays $1,791 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $607 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 South Addition
Bachelor's degrees in South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.5% | 31.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.7% | 31.6% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.3% | 34.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.8% | 37.1% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in South Addition: 56.8% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 8.8 points, even as the national share rose. Only two of Anchorage's 22 neighborhoods have 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 South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 90.8% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 91.4% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 93.1% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 93.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in South Addition: 98.8% 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 1.8 points, as it has nationally. No other Anchorage neighborhood has 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 South Addition
| Period | South Addition | Anchorage | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.7% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −3.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South Addition has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Anchorage neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
South Addition 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Addition | 2.12 | 44.6 | 6.2% | 49.0% | 19.1% | 1971 | $1,791 | 56.8% | 98.8% | 1.4% |
| North Star | 2.25 | 38.5 | 12.7% | 57.4% | 18.4% | 1975 | $1,291 | 34.9% | 96.3% | 0.3% |
| Fairview | 2.16 | 35.9 | 17.6% | 78.8% | 16.4% | 1975 | $1,227 | 20.4% | 89.3% | 6.0% |
| Spenard | 2.29 | 35.9 | 14.4% | 63.2% | 22.3% | 1974 | $1,293 | 26.5% | 91.2% | 7.4% |
| 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% |
| Turnagain | 2.65 | 41.1 | 12.9% | 30.5% | 11.5% | 1977 | $1,746 | 48.2% | 95.1% | 7.0% |
| Airport Heights | 2.67 | 34.8 | 11.4% | 34.7% | 12.4% | 1972 | $1,430 | 41.3% | 92.0% | 8.8% |
| Mountain View | 3.05 | 24.6 | 30.2% | 70.4% | 14.3% | 1976 | $1,203 | 8.8% | 87.5% | 8.6% |
| Campbell Park | 2.66 | 30.8 | 24.0% | 39.3% | 10.1% | 1980 | $1,853 | 29.0% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
| Russian Jack Park | 3.09 | 34.2 | 18.6% | 44.2% | 13.4% | 1978 | $1,400 | 27.3% | 88.7% | 7.0% |
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 South Addition. 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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