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Delta Junction, Alaska, in Southeast Fairbanks county, is 230 miles NE of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 840.
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.
In 2000, Delta Junction had a median family income of $58,250.
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.
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.
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.
Delta Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Delta Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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