Fairbanks, AK Demographics

A map of Fairbanks's Population by Race

Fairbanks, Alaska had a population of 32,515 in 2020. It was 53.1% White, 7.7% Black, 4.7% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 12.3% Native American/Other, and 10.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairbanks, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Fairbanks is the 2nd most populous. 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's White Population

17,275 residents of Fairbanks identify as White, or 53.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairbanks roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Fairbanks is ranked #159 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fairbanks is less White than neighboring Farmers Loop (76.5% White), South Van Horn (62.8% White), Fox (73.6% White), College (65.1% White), and Badger (72.6% White).

Fairbanks's Black Population

2,508 residents of Fairbanks identify as Black, or 7.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairbanks roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Fairbanks is ranked #4 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fairbanks is more Black than neighboring Farmers Loop (0.7% Black), South Van Horn (3.2% Black), Fox (0.5% Black), College (2.9% Black), and Badger (2% Black).

Fairbanks's Asian Population

1,532 residents of Fairbanks identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairbanks roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Fairbanks is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fairbanks is more Asian than neighboring Farmers Loop (1.8% Asian), South Van Horn (0.8% Asian), Fox (2.5% Asian), College (3.9% Asian), and Badger (2% Asian).

Fairbanks's Hispanic Population

3,720 residents of Fairbanks identify as Hispanic, or 11.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairbanks roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Fairbanks is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fairbanks is more Hispanic than neighboring Farmers Loop (4.1% Hispanic), South Van Horn (8.5% Hispanic), Fox (6.7% Hispanic), College (6% Hispanic), and Badger (5.9% Hispanic).

Fairbanks's Native American/Other Population

4,003 residents of Fairbanks identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 12.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairbanks roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Fairbanks is ranked #214 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fairbanks is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmers Loop (6.8% Native American/Other), Fox (8.6% Native American/Other), College (10.9% Native American/Other), and Badger (7.2% Native American/Other). Fairbanks is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Van Horn (13.3% Native American/Other).

Fairbanks's Multiracial Population

3,477 residents of Fairbanks identify as Multiracial, or 10.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairbanks roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Fairbanks is ranked #73 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fairbanks is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmers Loop (10.1% Multiracial), Fox (8.1% Multiracial), and Badger (10.3% Multiracial). Fairbanks is less Multiracial than neighboring South Van Horn (11.3% Multiracial), and College (11.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.