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Below is a collection of vital demographics for the Downtown area. These demographics should be useful for anyone interested in developing in Downtown. The following information comes from the Municipality of Anchorage “Neighborhood Sourcebook.”

Downtown (zip code 99501)

Population 16,211
Median Age 37.1

Anchorage (all zip codes)

Population 260,283
Median Age 32.4

Percentage of Young Adults (20-29 years) Living in Downtown

17% of the total population
Sixth (6th) highest concentration of Young Adults in the Municipality

Percentage of Baby Boomers (35-54) Living in Downtown

33% of the total population
Eleventh (11th) highest concentration of Baby Boomers in the Municipality

Percentage of Seniors (Age 65 & up) Living in Downtown

13% of the total population
First (1st) highest concentration of Seniors in the Municipality

Percentage of One-Person Households in Downtown

46.1% of the total population
First (1st) highest concentration of One-Person Households in the Municipality

Other Demographics

Average household size – 2.0
Average family size – 2.9
Total housing units –8,054
Occupied housing units – 7,333
Vacant housing units – 721
Homeowner % vacant – 1.8
Rental % vacant – 5.6
Occupied housing units – 7,333
Owner-occupied housing units – 2,271
Renter-occupied housing units – 5,062
Avg. household size of owner units – 2.1
Avg. household size of rental units – 2.0