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Eagle, AK

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

95
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

69.5
years ∙ half population younger than 69.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
19.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Eagle is a second class city, located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States.
Co-ordinates
DEC64.781256° N, 141.197829° W
DMS64° 46′ 52.52″ N, 141° 11′ 52.18″ W

Population Density & area

107.7/sq mi (41.61/km²)
Total Area
0.882 sq mi (2.283 km²)
Land Area
0.882 sq mi (2.283 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

66.3% male
Male 66.3%
Female 33.7%
males per 100 females
Eagle 196.9
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 135.3
Alaska 110.6

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Eagle 0%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 8.6%
Alaska 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

69.5
years ∙ half population younger than 69.5, half older
Eagle
69.5
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
38.1
Alaska
35.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
156.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Eagle 156.8
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 66.6
Alaska 61

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 6.3% 24.3% 24.1%
Working age (18-64) 39% 60.1% 62.1%
Senior (65+) 54.7% 15.6% 13.8%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 156.8 66.6 61
Child dependency ratio 16.2 40.5 38.8
Old-age dependency ratio 140.5 26.1 22.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
89.5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%
Other
10.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
19.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Eagle 19.2%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 45.7%
Alaska 62.8%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Eagle population
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Hispanic or Latino 0% 6% 7.3%
Mexican 0% 2.9% 3.9%
Puerto Rican 0% 1.2% 0.9%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 1.9% 2.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 100% 94% 92.7%
One race 96.8% 83.9% 82.4%
White 89.5% 72.2% 57.7%
Black or African American 0% 0.8% 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 8.9% 13.2%
Asian 0% 1.7% 6.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 1.5%
Some Other Race 7.4% 0.1% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.2% 10.1% 10.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

36.4% family
Family 36.4%
Non family 63.6%
% family households
Eagle 36.4%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 65.2%
Alaska 63.9%

Average household size

1.73
persons per household
Eagle
1.73
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
2.58
Alaska
2.61

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Eagle population
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total households 55 2,497 270,533
Average houshold size 1.73 2.58 2.61
Family households 20 1,629 172,968
Average family size 2.65 3.19 3.23
Married couple family 17 1,311 130,414
Other families 3 318 42,554
Male householder 2 134 15,511
Female householder 1 184 27,043
Non-family households 35 868 97,565
One-person households 29 760 76,856
Male householder 22 529 41,041
Senior (65+) living alone 14 180 11,611
Female householder 7 231 35,815
Senior (65+) living alone 4 107 14,574
Other living arrangements 6 108 20,709

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

118
housing units
Eagle 118
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 3,515
Alaska 328,491

Occupancy status

46.6% occupied
Occupied 46.6%
Vacant 53.4%
vacancy rate
Eagle 53.4%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 29%
Alaska 17.6%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

94.9%
Single family houses
Single family houses
94.9%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
5.1%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1983
Half of houses were built before 1983, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
7.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
7.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
65.2%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
19.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 2.1 4.4 4.8
1–3 rooms 76.2% 35.3% 24.7%
4–6 rooms 21.1% 46.6% 51.6%
7+ rooms 2.5% 18.2% 23.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 32.2% 13.3% 6.1%
1 bedroom 51.7% 18.3% 13.4%
2 bedrooms 5.9% 19.6% 25%
3 bedrooms 8.5% 34.9% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 1.7% 13.9% 19.8%
At a glance
Median year built 1983 1990 1986
Total housing units 118 3,515 328,491
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

83.6% owners
Renter-occupied 16.4%
Owner-occupied 83.6%
homeownership rate
Eagle 83.6%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 74.7%
Alaska 66.8%

Average household size

1.8
Owner-occupied
1.33
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Eagle 1.8
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 2.56
Alaska 2.74

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total occupied units 55 2,497 270,533
Year moved in
2020 or later 14.5% 19.2% 27.3%
2010 to 2019 43.6% 42% 39.8%
2000 to 2009 14.5% 18.7% 15.7%
1999 or earlier 27.3% 20.1% 17.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 92.9% 94.3%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 4.4% 3.4%
1.51 or more 0% 2.6% 2.3%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 20% 6.6% 9%
1 vehicle 25.5% 29.1% 31.2%
2 vehicles 30.9% 32.4% 36.4%
3 or more vehicles 23.6% 32% 23.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 0% 1.6% 51.5%
Electricity 0% 2.5% 14.3%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 52.7% 56.3% 27.6%
All other fuels 47.3% 39.6% 5.8%
No fuel used 0% 0% 0.7%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 58.2% 10.2% 3.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 58.2% 7% 2.7%
No telephone service available 0% 2.7% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$39,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Eagle
$39,400
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
$282,000
Alaska
$352,900

Housing Cost Burden

—%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
* The Census Bureau did not publish housing cost burden for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
—%
Owners without a mortgage
10.9%
Renters
66.7%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Property value
Median Value $39,400 $282,000 $352,900
Under $100,000 73.9% 9% 9.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 6.5% 19.9% 9.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 4.3% 26.2% 18.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 15.2% 34.3% 41.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 8.5% 19.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 2.1% 1.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 0% 40.2% 60.1%
Without a mortgage 100% 59.8% 39.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,805 $2,229
Without a mortgage $217 $440 $690
Gross rent
Median rent $— $1,351 $1,419

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

4.5%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle 4.5%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 23.2%
Alaska 31.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

3.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Eagle 3.4%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 6.8%
Alaska 6.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

8
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
75%
College / Undergraduate
25%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

—%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
* The Census Bureau did not publish college going rate for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Eagle
—%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
8.3%
Alaska
20.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total enrolled (age 3+) 8 1,492 171,961
Nursery / preschool 0% 2.6% 5.5%
K–12 75% 84.5% 73.7%
Kindergarten 0% 5.6% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 0% 19.6% 23.2%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 37.5% 32.4% 22.9%
High School: Grades 9–12 37.5% 26.9% 22.8%
College or graduate school 25% 12.9% 20.8%
College, undergraduate 25% 6.6% 16%
Graduate, professional school 0% 6.2% 4.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds —% 8.3% 20.5%
School type
Public school 75% 67.3% 82.5%
Private school 25% 32.7% 17.5%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

89
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
41.6%
Some college no degree
39.3%
Associates degree
11.2%
Bachelors degree
1.1%
Graduate or professional degree
3.4%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
0% · 100%
HS graduate
86.5% · 13.5%
Some college no degree
57.1% · 42.9%
Associates degree
50% · 50%
Bachelors degree
0% · 100%
Graduate or professional degree
0% · 100%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Population (25+) 89 4,748 490,552
Less than 9th grade 0% 2.2% 1.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 3.4% 4.6% 4.5%
High school diploma or GED 41.6% 35.5% 28.9%
Some college, no degree 39.3% 26.7% 24%
Associate's degree 11.2% 7.8% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.5% 23.2% 31.7%
Bachelor's degree 1.1% 15.9% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 3.4% 7.4% 11.8%
High School or higher 96.6% 93.2% 93.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$—
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$38,000
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
100%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college or associates
6.7%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings and poverty rates for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $— $52,563 $58,591
Less than high school graduate $— $51,250 $35,441
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $38,000 $46,771 $44,678
Some college or associate's degree $— $38,750 $54,961
Bachelor's degree $— $62,941 $71,035
Graduate or professional degree $— $91,172 $92,382
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 100% 31.8% 23%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 18.9% 11.6% 14%
Some college or associate's degree 6.7% 14.9% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 4.2% 3.3%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

92
residents 16 years and over
Eagle 92
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 5,561
Alaska 577,431

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
33.7%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Eagle 33.7%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 52.8%
Alaska 58.6%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

55.1
years ∙ half are younger than 55.1, half older
Eagle
55.1
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
39.5
Alaska
38.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

68.3% male
Male 68.3%
Female 31.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Eagle 31.7
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 33.4
Alaska 44.4

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Eagle
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total labor force 41 3,295 383,088
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 4.6% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 10.4% 10.5%
25 to 29 years 12.2% 9.5% 11.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 12.4% 12.6%
35 to 44 years 17.1% 22.6% 22.6%
45 to 54 years 0% 20% 18%
55 to 59 years 26.8% 7.9% 8%
60 to 64 years 17.1% 6.3% 6.7%
65 to 74 years 22% 5.9% 4.9%
75 years and over 4.9% 0.4% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 68.3% 66.6% 55.6%
Female 31.7% 33.4% 44.4%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

44.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Eagle
44.6%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
59.3%
Alaska
66.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

46.7%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
40.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Eagle 40.6%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 49.2%
Alaska 62.5%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Eagle
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 0% 42.9% 43.7%
20 to 24 years —% 74.7% 79.5%
25 to 29 years 100% 77.3% 81.5%
30 to 34 years —% 80.9% 82.6%
35 to 44 years 100% 80.5% 83.1%
45 to 54 years 0% 69.4% 82.9%
55 to 59 years 100% 63.9% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 53.8% 46.1% 55.8%
65 to 74 years 31% 26.6% 27.7%
75 years and over 8.7% 3.2% 8.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 46.7% 66% 69.7%
Female 40.6% 49.2% 62.5%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 46.3% 61% 66.2%
Black or African American —% 14% 71.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 45.3% 56%
Asian —% 69.9% 73.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 68.9%
Some Other Race 0% 35.5% 74.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 59.7% 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino —% 85.8% 76.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

24.4%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Eagle
24.4%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
6.5%
Alaska
5.9%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

32.1%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
7.7%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Eagle 32.1%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 8.5%
Alaska 6.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Eagle
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 25% 14.3%
20 to 24 years —% 16.3% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 0% 12.6% 6.4%
30 to 34 years —% 1.4% 5.8%
35 to 44 years 0% 6.7% 4.9%
45 to 54 years —% 0.8% 4.9%
55 to 59 years 18.2% 1.9% 4.4%
60 to 64 years 100% 4.8% 5.2%
65 to 74 years 11.1% 4.1% 3.8%
75 years and over 0% 0% 6%
By gender
Male 32.1% 8.5% 6.3%
Female 7.7% 2.5% 5.3%
By race, ethnicity
White 26.3% 5.3% 4.3%
Black or African American —% 0% 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 12.2% 14.8%
Asian —% 0% 4.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 5.9%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 13.7% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino —% 2.1% 5.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

31
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Eagle 31
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 2,935
Alaska 338,408
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

58%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Eagle 58%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 71%
Alaska 65%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Eagle, AK workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

Nearly half of workers
are employed in Government
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Government 45.2%
Other services 19.4%
Educational services 16.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Government employs the most men — 47.4% of 19 employed male workers
Female
Government employs the most women — 41.7% of 12 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Eagle
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total employed population 31 2,935 338,408
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 6.3% 1.7%
Mining and logging 0% 11.2% 3%
Construction 12.9% 12.2% 7.1%
Manufacturing 0% 6% 4.1%
Wholesale trade 0% 0.3% 1.6%
Retail trade 3.2% 8.2% 9.9%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4% 7.6%
Utilities 0% 0.3% 1.6%
Information 3.2% 0.6% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 0.9% 2.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.9% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 3% 5.2%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 0% 2.8% 3.1%
Education and health services
Educational services 16.1% 10.3% 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 0% 4.7% 15.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.5% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 0% 5.1% 6.4%
Other services 19.4% 4.8% 4.5%
Government 45.2% 17.7% 11.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

6.5% Private
Government 61.3%
Private Employment 6.5%
Self Employed 32.3%
Private employment (%)
Eagle 6.5%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 55.1%
Alaska 64%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

32.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 12.9%
Unincorporated business 19.4%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Eagle
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Private wage & salary 6.5% 55.1% 64%
For-profit company employees 6.5% 50.3% 53.1%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 4.8% 10.9%
Self-employed 32.3% 10% 10.2%
Incorporated business 12.9% 2.4% 3.7%
Unincorporated business 19.4% 6.3% 6.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 1.4% 0.2%
Government 61.3% 34.9% 25.9%
Local government 25.8% 12% 10.3%
State government 32.3% 8.9% 8.9%
Federal government 3.2% 14% 6.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

16.7% WFH
Work from home 16.7%
Commute to work 83.3%
Working from home (%)
Eagle 16.7%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 13%
Alaska 9.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

6.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Eagle 6.6
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 15.9
Alaska 19.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Eagle
Employed residents 16+.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total employed population 31 2,935 338,408
Worked from home 16.7% 13% 9.7%
Drove Alone 40% 60.7% 65%
Carpooled 0% 10.9% 11.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.4% 1%
Walked 26.7% 11.5% 7.2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 16.7% 3.4% 5.1%
Commuting population 25 2,640 318,886
Mean travel time (minutes) 6.6 15.9 19.4
Less than 5 minutes 36% 11.8% 8.5%
5 to 14 minutes 52% 41.9% 36.4%
15 to 29 minutes 12% 33.2% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 0% 6.6% 9.7%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 1.6% 3.4%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 2.6% 2.9%
90 minutes or more 0% 2.2% 2.2%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$46,250
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Eagle $46,250
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area $61,344
Alaska $70,146
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

199 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Eagle 199¢
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 78¢
Alaska 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Eagle, AK workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$46,250
Workers in Government report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Government $46,250
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $39,000 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $77,500 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Eagle
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Median Earnings $46,250 $61,344 $70,146
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $35,825 $62,521
Mining and logging $— $99,282 $130,919
Construction $— $69,423 $79,469
Manufacturing $— $64,808 $61,635
Wholesale trade $— $— $66,074
Retail trade $— $34,773 $44,986
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $58,846 $71,684
Utilities $— $— $110,692
Information $— $— $83,950
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $— $68,762
Real estate and leasing $— $— $77,530
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $85,938 $90,964
Corporate management $— $— $124,191
Administrative and waste services $— $97,885 $55,039
Education and health services
Educational services $— $83,182 $70,196
Health care and social assistance $— $38,750 $67,119
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $54,051
Accommodation and food services $— $49,250 $40,465
Other services $— $68,060 $61,567
Government $46,250 $77,625 $79,452
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$—
Workers in — roles report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish a total adult population (16+) for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top employer types Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $39,000 for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $77,500 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Eagle
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by employer type data for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $— $58,875 $64,616
Not-for-profit employees $— $68,929 $72,391
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $47,206 $86,819
Unincorporated business $— $26,654 $52,622
Government
Local government $— $53,214 $73,124
State government $— $64,336 $73,383
Federal government $— $91,033 $85,058
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Eagle, AK workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Eagle because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $39,000 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $77,500 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Eagle
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Median earnings(Total) $46,250 $61,344 $70,146
Management and business
Management $— $73,375 $92,500
Business and finance $— $117,083 $82,182
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $133,922 $86,838
Architecture and engineering $— $97,557 $117,035
Sciences $— $100,227 $83,505
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $79,125 $65,199
Legal $— $— $99,714
Education, Training and Library $— $83,693 $70,658
Arts, design and media $— $— $61,884
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $— $113,169
Health technicians $— $— $71,840
Healthcare support $— $26,875 $44,174
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $48,065 $63,668
Law enforcement $— $78,553 $93,927
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $30,909 $36,895
Building and grounds cleaning $— $75,114 $42,653
Personal care and service $— $— $35,617
Sales and office
Sales $— $46,838 $54,558
Office and Administrative Support $— $52,692 $54,947
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $26,369 $37,753
Construction and extraction $— $93,958 $79,010
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $68,385 $77,055
Production and transportation
Production $— $36,627 $60,362
Transportation $— $58,750 $73,423
Material moving $— $31,250 $45,266
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$41,750
Median household income in Eagle
Median household income (USD)
Eagle
$41,750
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
$73,882
Alaska
$92,788
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Eagle, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$35,524
Per capita income in Eagle
Per capita income (USD)
Eagle
$35,524
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
$39,692
Alaska
$46,573
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Eagle, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$60,816
Average household income in Eagle
Avg household income (USD)
Eagle
$60,816
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
$91,789
Alaska
$118,985
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Eagle, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$60,816
Mean household income
$41,750
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Eagle $19,066
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area $17,907
Alaska $26,197
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Eagle
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Eagle and peer geographies.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total households 55 2,497 270,533
Median household income $41,750 $73,882 $92,788
Mean household income $60,816 $91,789 $118,985
Mean-median gap $19,066 $17,907 $26,197
Family households 20 1,629 172,968
Median family income $63,125 $85,139 $112,321
Mean family income $79,320 $106,864 $138,272
Mean-median gap $16,195 $21,725 $25,951
Non-family households 35 868 97,565
Median non-family income $— $43,750 $59,702
Mean non-family income $47,383 $57,167 $77,652
Mean-median gap $— $13,417 $17,950
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $35,524 $39,692 $46,573
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

47.3%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Eagle
47.3%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
70.9%
Alaska
81.3%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
65.5% of households (36) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,942
SSI (disability)
3.6% of households (2) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
7.3% of households (4) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.5% of households (8) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Eagle
Share of households receiving each income type
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total households 55 2,497 270,533
Wage-based income
With earnings 47% 71% 81%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 66% 30% 26%
Average social security income $22,942 $22,727 $22,327
Retirement income 18% 25% 24%
Average retirement income $12,940 $40,302 $43,935
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 7% 4%
Average SSI income $— $12,869 $11,583
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 15% 9% 10%
Cash assistance 7% 6% 6%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$63,125
Family households earn $63,125, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$41,750
Family households
$63,125
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$64,063
Married-couple families earn $64,063, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$63,125
Married-couple families
$64,063
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Eagle
Median household and family income by household size in Eagle, compared with peer geographies.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Total households 55 2,497 270,533
Household income by size
1-person $— $41,500 $49,360
2-person $51,667 $76,818 $103,329
3-person $— $89,583 $120,031
4-person $— $94,662 $139,474
5-person $— $116,731 $131,510
6-person $— $122,574 $122,752
7-person or more $— $104,612 $112,803
Total families 20 1,629 172,968
Family income by size
2-person $53,750 $82,788 $102,190
3-person $— $64,607 $113,448
4-person $— $93,447 $139,246
5-person $— $103,438 $125,761
6-person $— $122,794 $124,263
7-person or more $— $128,750 $107,630
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
52.7%
$50K - $100K
27.3%
$100K - $150K
14.5%
$150K - $200K
0%
Over $200K
5.5%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

20%
of all households, 11 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Eagle 20%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 33.3%
Alaska 46.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Eagle
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Eagle, compared with peer geographies.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Median household income $41,750 $73,882 $92,788
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 10.9% 5.4% 3.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 3.4% 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 23.6% 7.5% 5.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.5% 7.6% 4.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 9.7% 8.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 20% 16.7% 14.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.3% 16.4% 13.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.5% 17.6% 19.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 0% 9.5% 12%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 6.2% 14.6%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 40% 23.9% 16.1%
Share below $75,000 72.7% 50.3% 39.7%
Share above $100,000 20% 33.3% 46.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.46
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Eagle 0.46
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area 0.44
Alaska 0.43
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Eagle
$—
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
$215,084
Alaska
$279,782
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Eagle
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $21,250 $27,136 $41,904
Lower 20% $33,750 $62,596 $75,242
Middle 20% $53,750 $92,156 $113,458
Upper 20% $108,750 $127,042 $174,027
Top 5% threshold $240,208 $240,460 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $15,949 $22,141
Lower 20% $— $43,797 $58,597
Middle 20% $— $75,685 $93,515
Upper 20% $— $108,429 $140,891
Top 20% $— $215,084 $279,782
Top 5% $— $372,443 $464,476
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.48% 3.72%
Lower 20% —% 9.54% 9.85%
Middle 20% —% 16.49% 15.72%
Upper 20% —% 23.63% 23.68%
Top 20% —% 46.86% 47.03%
Top 5% —% 20.29% 19.52%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 51 White households (92.7% of all households), the median household income is $40,750.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Eagle
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and Alaska.
* The Census Bureau did not publish income by race and ethnicity data for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
All Residents $41,750 $73,882 $92,788
White $40,750 $84,102 $100,819
Black or African American $— $— $73,726
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $33,214 $60,737
Asian $— $— $93,199
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $81,393
Some Other Race $— $120,375 $82,920
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $70,540 $91,053
Hispanic or Latino $— $71,815 $79,360
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

13.7%
13.7% of residents, or 13 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Eagle
13.7%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
12.7%
Alaska
10.1%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Eagle
0%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
1.3%
Alaska
1.7%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Eagle
0%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
14.7%
Alaska
12.2%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Eagle
0%
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
11.1%
Alaska
8.3%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
Overall poverty rate 13.7% 12.7% 10.1%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 14.7% 12.2%
Under 5 years —% 15.1% 14.8%
5 to 17 years 0% 14.5% 11.2%
18 to 64 years 35.1% 12.4% 9.7%
18 to 34 years 0% 9.9% 11.4%
35 to 64 years 40.6% 13.7% 8.7%
65 years and over 0% 11.1% 8.3%
Poverty by sex
Male 11.1% 11.7% 9.7%
Female 18.8% 14% 10.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 1.3% 1.7%
Worked part time or part year 25% 18.7% 11.7%
Did not work 13% 20.1% 18.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

18.2%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
18.2%
Family
0%
Nonfamily
28.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

0%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Eagle
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 9.4% 6.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 0% 9.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 11.3% 8.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 11% 4.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 6.1% 5.3%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 28.6% 17.6% 14.8%
Householder under 25 years —% 25% 19%
Householder 25 to 44 years 44.4% 19.3% 10%
Householder 45 to 64 years 75% 25.4% 19.6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 8.9% 13.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Eagle due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
11.8% of White residents, or 10 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Eagle
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Eagle and peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race and ethnicity data for Eagle due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Eagle Southeast Fairbanks Census Area Alaska
All Residents 13.7% 12.7% 10.1%
White 11.8% 10.7% 7.1%
Black or African American —% 9.6% 14.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 35.4% 22.9%
Asian —% 0% 7.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 18.6%
Some Other Race 0% 31.7% 11%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 9.8% 10%
Hispanic or Latino —% 14% 11%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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