Census-designated place · Alaska
College, Alaska
College, census-designated place, in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. College had 11,924 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,110). GEOID 0216750.
Residents, 2020-2024
11,924
±1,110 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,332
Median household income
$83,895
±$7,673 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$297,500
±$31,465 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,454
±$118 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
Where is College and what county is it in?
College is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It covers 18.8 square miles of land, 604 residents per square mile in 2020.
College is in the Fairbanks-College, AK metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in College, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts College's population at 11,924 (±1,110). The 2020 Census counted 11,332 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; College is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,924 ±1,110 | 95,460 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,626 ±454 | 36,359 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.18 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,165 ±443 | 42,680 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in College?
The median resident of College is 32.7 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 15.9%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±2.9 | 32.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±4.1 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±3.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Male | 56.1% ±3.5 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% ±3.4 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.9% ±5.1 pts | 66.8% | −15.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±3.3 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±3.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 15.9% ±4.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0% ±2.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.1% ±3.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4% ±2.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±2.6 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±3.0 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±1.8 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.9% ±5.5 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.6% ±5.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.6% ±4.8 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±2.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in College earn?
Half of College's 4,626 households earn less than $83,895 a year (±$7,673), against $88,267 in Fairbanks North Star Borough and $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $99,146 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,895 ±$7,673 | $88,267 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,874 ±$12,402 | $112,548 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,311 ±$4,920 | $45,905 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.7% ±7.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±1.6 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±3.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in College?
Owners occupy 61.0% of College's occupied homes and renters 39.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $297,500 by its owner (±$31,465). The median renter pays $1,454 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $297,500 ±$31,465 | $298,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,454 ±$118 | $1,459 | −$151 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4% ±11.7 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,210 ±$286 | $2,194 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.0% ±7.0 pts | 61.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.0% ±7.0 pts | 38.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,165 ±443 | 42,680 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±3.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.9% ±6.5 pts | 60.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in College work and get to work?
65.4% of College's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±4.6 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.4% ±6.7 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.8% ±4.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 12.2% ±6.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±2.7 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.0 min ±2.0 | 19.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in College?
2 census tracts lie mostly in College, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,543 (Tract 8) to $125,568 (Tract 13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8Fairbanks North Star Borough | 4,842 | $84,543 |
| Tract 13Fairbanks North Star Borough | 6,297 | $125,568 |
| Tract 6Fairbanks North Star Borough | 3,609 | $68,527 |
| Tract 7Fairbanks North Star Borough | 4,732 | $64,608 |
| Tract 10Fairbanks North Star Borough | 1,492 | $99,444 |
| Tract 9Fairbanks North Star Borough | 6,003 | $132,725 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in College) · Census block assignment files
How does College compare with other places in Alaska?
College ranks 42nd of 69 places in Alaska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 6th | 71 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 71 |
| Median household income | 42nd | 69 |
| Per capita income | 24th | 71 |
| Median home value | 44th | 66 |
| Median gross rent | 18th | 62 |
| Poverty rate | 50th | 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th | 69 |
| Median age | 63rd | 71 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53rd | 68 |
| Work from home | 43rd | 50 |
| Travel time to work | 40th | 69 |
College's figures with every place in Alaska (CSV)
Every place in Alaska, sortable · Compare College with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for College?
10 of the 57 figures for College on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for College are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.