Barrow, AK

Barrow, Alaska

Barrow, Alaska, in North Slope county, is 724 miles N of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 4,581.

The People and Families of Barrow

In Barrow, about 39% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Barrow. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at Barrow, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Barrow had a median family income of $68,203. People in Barrow generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Barrow gave more campaign money ($750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Barrow Housing

Owners occupy 41% of the housing units in Barrow. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Barrow is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Barrow, 63% of commuters drive to work. Barrow is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Barrow, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Barrow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Barrow, AK

Comparing Barrow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Barrow Almanac

Barrow Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Barrow Public Libraries

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Barrow Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Barrow residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Barrow Hospitals

SAMUEL SIMMONDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Federal)
BOX 29
(907) 852-4611
Emergency Service: No

Barrow High Schools (2004)

BARROW HIGH SCHOOL
1684 OKPIK ST.
907-852-8950
Serves 308 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Barrow Colleges

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Ilisagvik College

(List of All Alaska Colleges)

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