Anchor Point, Alaska Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Anchor Point, Alaska is 2,077, with 51.2% male and 48.8% female. The town has seen modest growth due to its location on the Kenai Peninsula and its appeal as a gateway to outdoor activities.

City Facts

• Year founded: Late 19th century
• County: Kenai Peninsula Borough
• Land area: 58.4 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 36 people per square mile
• Area code: 907
• Zip code: 99556

Geography and Location

Anchor Point, Alaska, is located on the western coast of the Kenai Peninsula, about 15 miles north of Homer. The town is known for being the westernmost point in the North American highway system. Anchor Point offers spectacular views of the Cook Inlet and the surrounding mountains and is a popular destination for fishing, particularly for halibut. The town’s rural setting provides a peaceful environment with access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing. Its proximity to Homer and the rest of the Kenai Peninsula makes it a desirable location for residents seeking a balance between rural life and modern conveniences.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.0 years
Median household income: $41,094
Median house value: $87,000

Population by Race

Races in Anchor Point:

• White Non-Hispanic (90.6%)
• American Indian (6.4%)
• Two or more races (3.8%)
• Hispanic (1.7%)
• Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (18.9%), Irish (12.5%), English (10.0%), United States (5.6%), Norwegian (4.0%), French (3.1%).

Land area: 90.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anchor Point

• High school or higher: 87.4%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.6%
• Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
• Unemployed: 13.4%
• Mean travel time to work: 32.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anchor Point CDP

• Never married: 25.3%
• Now married: 55.8%
• Separated: 1.5%
• Widowed: 4.3%
• Divorced: 13.1%

2.0% Foreign born (0.9% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.3% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anchor Point:

• SOUTH PENINSULA HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; HOMER, AK)
• CENTRAL PENINSULA GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 72 miles; SOLDOTNA, AK)
• PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTE (about 149 miles; KODIAK, AK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anchor Point:

• HOMER (about 24 miles; HOMER, AK; Abbreviation: HOM)
• KENAI MUNI (about 66 miles; KENAI, AK; Abbreviation: ENA)
• KODIAK (about 149 miles; KODIAK, AK; Abbreviation: ADQ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anchor Point:

• NINILCHIK (about 21 miles; NINILCHIK, AK; Abbreviation: NIN)
• HOMER-BELUGA LAKE (about 22 miles; HOMER, AK; Abbreviation: 5BL)
• SELDOVIA (about 25 miles; SELDOVIA, AK; Abbreviation: A27)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anchor Point:

• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 168 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 444 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
• PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 2120 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
• WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 2163 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 11,889)
• WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2166 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,656)
• EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE (about 2175 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)
• SOUTH PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2176 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,908)

Public primary/middle schools in Anchor Point:

• CHAPMAN SCHOOL (Students: 143; Location: BOX 156; Grades: PK – 08)
• NIKOLAEVSK SCHOOL (Students: 89; Location: BOX 5129 CPO; Grades: KG – 12)

Libraries

Library in Anchor Point:

• ANCHOR POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $12,822; Location: 73405 MILO FRITZ AVENUE; 12,100 books; 110 audio materials; 325 video materials; 10 serial subscriptions)