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Delta Junction, AK


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Delta Junction, Alaska

Delta Junction, Alaska, in Southeast Fairbanks county, is 230 miles NE of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 840.

The People and Families of Delta Junction

In Delta Junction, about 58% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delta Junction had a median family income of $58,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Delta Junction ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Delta Junction Housing

About 66% of housing units in Delta Junction are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Delta Junction benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Alaska.

Commuting

In Delta Junction, 86% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in Delta Junction than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyDelta Junction Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Delta Junction Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Delta Junction Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Delta Junction Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Delta Junction, AK

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population105
Well-Paid Single Men107
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity56
Age of the Population49
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Senior Citizens19
Female Share of the Population16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size94
Portion of People Married58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times103
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents39
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