Fairbanks Alaska Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Fairbanks Alaska metro area was $72,149 in 2021, the latest figures available. Fairbanks median household income is $5,696 lower than the median Alaska household income and $2,432 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Fairbanks median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Fairbanks are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Fairbanks Alaska
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Alaska | $77,845 | -2.98% | -2.96% |
| Fairbanks | $72,149 | -4.41% | -11.37% |
Trends in Fairbanks, AK Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Fairbanks is $72,149. Real median household income peaked in 2009 at $89,383 and is now $17,234 (19.28%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Fairbanks, Alaska, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Fairbanks
| Date | US | Alaska | Fairbanks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $77,845 | $72,149 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $80,234 | $75,474 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $79,972 | $76,371 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $80,217 | $81,406 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $80,884 | $84,825 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $86,303 | $87,306 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $83,888 | $83,453 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,004 | $79,984 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $84,153 | $80,514 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $80,050 | $78,663 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,882 | $79,582 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $84,754 | $89,383 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $84,271 | $85,573 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $78,206 | $78,660 |
Fairbanks Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Fairbanks was $87,886 in 2021. Compared to the median Alaska family income, Fairbanks median family income is $7,458 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Fairbanks will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Fairbanks Alaska
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Alaska | $95,344 | -2.74% | -1.65% |
| Fairbanks | $87,886 | -4.51% | -7.99% |
Trends in Fairbanks, AK Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Fairbanks is $87,886. Real median family income peaked in 2009 at $110,433 and is now $22,547 (20.42%) lower. From a post peak low of $84,975 in 2011, real median family income for Fairbanks has now grown by $2,911 (3.43%).
Real Median Family Income: Fairbanks, Alaska, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Fairbanks
| Date | US | Alaska | Fairbanks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $95,344 | $87,886 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $98,031 | $92,036 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $97,466 | $93,230 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $96,942 | $95,519 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $95,971 | $96,950 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $100,037 | $98,169 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $98,779 | $100,877 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $94,289 | $94,206 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,470 | $106,445 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $94,836 | $96,157 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $91,493 | $84,975 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $101,186 | $110,433 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $95,447 | $90,858 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $93,296 | $93,961 |
Fairbanks Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Fairbanks was $37,885 in 2021. Compared to the median Alaska per capita income, Fairbanks median per capita income is $1,624 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Fairbanks will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Fairbanks Alaska
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Alaska | $39,509 | -1.30% | +2.47% |
| Fairbanks | $37,885 | -6.16% | -4.68% |
Trends in Fairbanks, AK Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Fairbanks is $37,885. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $41,597 and is now $3,712 (8.92%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Fairbanks, Alaska, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Fairbanks
| Date | US | Alaska | Fairbanks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $39,509 | $37,885 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $40,029 | $40,370 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,187 | $41,597 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $38,557 | $39,743 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,824 | $38,555 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $38,598 | $35,878 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $39,285 | $38,371 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $37,875 | $38,490 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $37,831 | $35,965 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $37,701 | $39,015 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $37,914 | $36,262 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $37,348 | $36,054 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $37,845 | $36,611 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $36,590 | $34,980 |
