Delta Junction, AK

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):

Category	Trophy
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%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

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
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Delta Junction Almanac

Delta Junction Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Delta Junction Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Delta Junction Public Libraries

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Delta Junction High Schools (2004)

DELTA CHARTER CYBER SCHOOL
2610 ISABELL AVENUE
907-895-4460
A charter school.
Serves 464 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 58.7

DELTA JUNCTION SR. HIGH SCHOOL
2610 ISABELL AVENUE
907-895-4460
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 179 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14

DELTA/GREELY CORRESPONDENCE HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM
1600 RICHARDSON AVENUE
907-895-4655
Serves 40 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

NEW HORIZONS HIGH SCHOOL
1600 RICHARDSON AVENUE
907-895-4460
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 26 students.

GERSTLE RIVER SCHOOL
MILEPOST. 1392 ALASKA HWY.
907-895-4655
Serves 20 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

HEALY LAKE SCHOOL
HEALY LAKE VILLAGE
907-876-5020

Delta Junction Colleges

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