Anchorage

Population

374,553
Metro Area
286,174
City Limits
Education
Population change
Key Attractions
Median Home Price

$259,900
Top Occupations
Median Income

$72,712

Diversity

73.1%	White
7.4%	Hispanic or Latino
6%	Asian
5.1%	African American
15.9%	Other

Population Density

191
Persons per square mile

Sources: 2009 American Community Survey, Zillow.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2000 Census (for population density only). All city data is representative of metropolitan statistical area.

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