Fairbanks, AK Demographics

A map of Fairbanks's Population by Race

Fairbanks, Alaska has an estimated population of 32,083, a slight decrease from the 32,515 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 10.8% Multiracial, 10.4% Native American/Other, 8.2% Black, and 4.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairbanks, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairbanks has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairbanks, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 65.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairbanks is ranked the 2nd most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 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). Fairbanks was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairbanks's White Population

17,643 residents of Fairbanks, or 55.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairbanks is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Fairbanks ranks 159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairbanks's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Fairbanks's population has increased from 53.1% to 55.0%.

Fairbanks is less White than neighboring Farmers Loop (81.6% White), South Van Horn (66.1% White), Fox (100% White), College (55.9% White), and Badger (76.4% White).

Fairbanks's Black Population

2,646 residents of Fairbanks, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairbanks is higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Fairbanks ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairbanks's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Black residents' share of Fairbanks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Fairbanks is more Black than neighboring Farmers Loop (0% Black), South Van Horn (0% Black), Fox (0% Black), College (3.4% Black), and Badger (0.8% Black).

Fairbanks's Asian Population

1,354 residents of Fairbanks, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairbanks is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Fairbanks ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairbanks's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Asian residents' share of Fairbanks's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.2%.

Fairbanks is more Asian than neighboring Farmers Loop (1% Asian), South Van Horn (0.5% Asian), Fox (0% Asian), and Badger (1.1% Asian). Fairbanks is less Asian than neighboring College (6% Asian).

Fairbanks's Hispanic Population

3,631 residents of Fairbanks, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairbanks is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Fairbanks ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairbanks's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairbanks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.3%.

Fairbanks is more Hispanic than neighboring Farmers Loop (7.2% Hispanic), South Van Horn (3.3% Hispanic), Fox (0% Hispanic), College (9.8% Hispanic), and Badger (6.2% Hispanic).

Fairbanks's Native American/Other Population

3,333 residents of Fairbanks, or 10.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairbanks is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairbanks ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairbanks's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairbanks's population has decreased from 12.3% to 10.4%.

Fairbanks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmers Loop (3.6% Native American/Other), Fox (0% Native American/Other), College (8.9% Native American/Other), and Badger (5.4% Native American/Other). Fairbanks is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Van Horn (30.1% Native American/Other).

Fairbanks's Multiracial Population

3,476 residents of Fairbanks, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairbanks is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Fairbanks ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairbanks's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Fairbanks's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.8%.

Fairbanks is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmers Loop (6.5% Multiracial), South Van Horn (0% Multiracial), Fox (0% Multiracial), and Badger (10.1% Multiracial). Fairbanks is less Multiracial than neighboring College (15.9% 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.