Anchorage, KY Demographics

A map of Anchorage's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,100	2,222	83.8%	88.9%
Hispanic	164	40	6.5%	1.6%
Multiracial	91	102	3.6%	4.1%
Black	77	38	3.1%	1.5%
Asian	63	92	2.5%	3.7%
Native American/Other	11	6	0.4%	0.2%

Anchorage, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,506, a less than 1% change from the 2,500 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, 2.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anchorage, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anchorage has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anchorage, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 29.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anchorage is ranked the 145th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anchorage was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anchorage's White Population

2,100 residents of Anchorage, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anchorage is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Anchorage ranks 318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage's White population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Anchorage's population has decreased from 88.9% to 83.8%.

Anchorage is more White than neighboring Middletown (75% White), and Douglass Hills (81.4% White). Anchorage is less White than neighboring Woodland Hills (85.2% White), Sycamore (85.6% White), and Hickory Hill (84.1% White).

Anchorage's Black Population

77 residents of Anchorage, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anchorage is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Anchorage ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage's Black population has grown by an estimated 102.6%. Black residents' share of Anchorage's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.1%.

Anchorage is more Black than neighboring Woodland Hills (1.2% Black). Anchorage is less Black than neighboring Middletown (7.1% Black), Sycamore (7.6% Black), Douglass Hills (7.3% Black), and Hickory Hill (6.4% Black).

Anchorage's Asian Population

63 residents of Anchorage, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anchorage is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Anchorage ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.5%. Asian residents' share of Anchorage's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.5%.

Anchorage is more Asian than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.3% Asian), and Sycamore (0% Asian). Anchorage is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (7.9% Asian), Douglass Hills (2.8% Asian), and Hickory Hill (6.4% Asian).

Anchorage's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Anchorage, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anchorage is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Anchorage ranks 367th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 310.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Anchorage's population has increased from 1.6% to 6.5%.

Anchorage is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodland Hills (5% Hispanic), Sycamore (0% Hispanic), Douglass Hills (3% Hispanic), and Hickory Hill (0% Hispanic). Anchorage is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (7.4% Hispanic).

Anchorage's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Anchorage, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anchorage is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Anchorage ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anchorage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Anchorage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.3% Native American/Other), Middletown (0.1% Native American/Other), and Douglass Hills (0% Native American/Other). Anchorage is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sycamore (1.7% Native American/Other), and Hickory Hill (0.6% Native American/Other).

Anchorage's Multiracial Population

91 residents of Anchorage, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anchorage is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Anchorage ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Anchorage's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Anchorage is more Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (2.3% Multiracial), and Hickory Hill (2.5% Multiracial). Anchorage is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodland Hills (7.8% Multiracial), Sycamore (5.1% Multiracial), and Douglass Hills (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.