Moving to Anderson, Alaska

The current estimated population of Anderson, Alaska is 280, with 52.5% male and 47.5% female. Anderson’s population has remained small and stable, reflecting its rural and remote nature in central Alaska.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1959
• County: Denali Borough
• Land area: 47.3 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 6 people per square mile
• Area code: 907
• Zip code: 99744

Geography and Location

Anderson, Alaska, is located in the Denali Borough, about 75 miles southwest of Fairbanks, along the Nenana River. The town is part of Alaska’s vast interior, surrounded by forests, mountains, and rivers. Anderson’s remote location offers a quiet, off-the-grid lifestyle, with opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The town’s proximity to Denali National Park and Preserve makes it a scenic place to live, with easy access to some of Alaska’s most iconic landscapes. Anderson is also near the Clear Air Force Station, which plays a role in the local economy.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.6 years
Median household income: $58,750
Median house value: $75,000

Population by Race

Races in Anderson:

• White Non-Hispanic (82.8%)
• Two or more races (6.8%)
• American Indian (6.5%)
• Hispanic (5.2%)
• Black (4.4%)
• Other race (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (27.8%), Irish (13.6%), English (7.9%), French (7.1%), Scottish (7.1%), Italian (5.2%).

Land area: 46.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anderson

• High school or higher: 96.2%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.3%
• Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
• Unemployed: 10.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 10.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anderson city

• Never married: 37.7%
• Now married: 52.2%
• Separated: 2.0%
• Widowed: 1.3%
• Divorced: 6.7%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -237 (-39.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anderson:

• FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 108 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK)
• VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 190 miles; PALMER, AK)
• ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER, PHS (about 221 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anderson:

• FAIRBANKS INTL (about 99 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Abbreviation: FAI)
• WAINWRIGHT AAF (about 116 miles; FAIRBANKS/FT WAINWRIGHT, AK; Abbreviation: FBK)
• EIELSON AFB (about 147 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Abbreviation: EIL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anderson:

• CLEAR (about 7 miles; CLEAR, AK; Abbreviation: Z84)
• CLEAR SKY LODGE (about 7 miles; CLEAR, AK; Abbreviation: CLF)
• NENANA MUNI (about 16 miles; NENANA, AK; Abbreviation: ENN)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anderson:

• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 102 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
• UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 221 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
• PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 2105 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
• WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 2136 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 11,889)
• WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2139 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,656)
• SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 2156 miles; MT VERNON, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,420)
• EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE (about 2168 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)

Public primary/middle school in Anderson:

• ANDERSON SCHOOL (Students: 89; Location: BOX 3120; Grades: PK – 12)

Libraries

Library in Anderson:

• ANDERSON VILLAGE LIBRARY (Operating income: $13,300; Location: MAIN STREET; 14,175 books; 520 audio materials; 1,400 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)