The Fairbanks North Star Borough is a borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 95,665, down from 97,581 in 2010.[2] The borough seat is Fairbanks.[3] The borough's land area is slightly smaller than that of the state of New Jersey.
Fairbanks North Star Borough | |
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough Administrative Center | |
 Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Alaska | |
.svg) Alaska's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 64°50′N 146°25′W / 64.833°N 146.417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alaska |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1964[1] |
| Named for | Fairbanks and Polaris, the North Star |
| Seat | Fairbanks |
| Largest city | Fairbanks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,444 sq mi (19,280 km2) |
| • Land | 7,338 sq mi (19,010 km2) |
| • Water | 105 sq mi (270 km2) 1.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 95,665 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 95,356  |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (5.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−9 (Alaska) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−8 (ADT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
| Website | co.fairbanks.ak.us |
Fairbanks North Star Borough comprises the Fairbanks, AK, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is one of only two metropolitan areas in Alaska.
The borough is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base.
Geography
editThe borough has a total area of 7,444 square miles (19,280 km2), of which 7,338 square miles (19,010 km2) is land and 105 square miles (270 km2) (1.4%) is water.[4]
Adjacent boroughs and census areas
edit- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska – north
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska – southeast
- Denali Borough, Alaska – southwest
Government and politics
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The assembly is the borough's governing body, or legislative branch. The assembly consists of nine members who are elected at-large (borough-wide), serving three-year terms. The borough operates under a "strong mayor" system. The mayor, along with his chief of staff, performs many of the job duties normally associated with a city manager.
- Mayor
- Bryce Ward (term ends October 2024)
- Assembly members
- Seat A – David Guttenberg
- Seat B – Brett Rotermund
- Seat C – Mindy O'Neall
- Seat D – Liz Reeves-Ramos
- Seat E – Nick LaJiness
- Seat F – Savannah Fletcher
- Seat G – Kristan Kelly
- Seat H – Scott Crass
- Seat I – Barbara Haney
The borough operates a public library system; the main library is the Noel Wien Public Library.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 24,917 | 55.10% | 18,138 | 40.11% | 2,165 | 4.79% |
| 2016 | 22,012 | 53.86% | 13,494 | 33.02% | 5,364 | 13.12% |
| 2012 | 23,755 | 58.60% | 14,716 | 36.30% | 2,068 | 5.10% |
| 2008 | 27,302 | 61.50% | 15,893 | 35.80% | 1,198 | 2.70% |
| 2004 | 20,268 | 64.40% | 10,103 | 32.10% | 1,101 | 3.50% |
| 2000 | 25,526 | 61.50% | 10,201 | 24.58% | 5,780 | 13.93% |
| 1996 | 18,521 | 52.40% | 10,816 | 30.60% | 6,009 | 17.00% |
| 1992 | 15,224 | 39.60% | 10,880 | 28.30% | 12,341 | 32.10% |
| 1988 | 18,728 | 60.50% | 10,587 | 34.20% | 1,640 | 5.30% |
| 1984 | 18,806 | 66.30% | 8,112 | 28.60% | 1,447 | 5.10% |
| 1980 | 11,601 | 50.70% | 5,285 | 23.10% | 5,995 | 26.20% |
| 1976 | 10,279 | 54.00% | 6,681 | 35.10% | 2,075 | 10.90% |
| 1972 | 7,706 | 53.70% | 5,539 | 38.60% | 1,106 | 7.71% |
| 1968 | 4,270 | 47.00% | 3,435 | 37.81% | 1,381 | 15.20% |
| 1964 | 3,526 | 42.30% | 4,810 | 57.70% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 3,818 | 48.40% | 4,070 | 51.60% | 0 | 0.00% |
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 43,412 | — | |
| 1970 | 45,864 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 53,983 | 17.7% | |
| 1990 | 77,720 | 44.0% | |
| 2000 | 82,840 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 97,581 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 95,655 | −2.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 94,840 | [6] | −0.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790–1960[8] 1900–1990[9] 1990–2000[10] 2010–2020[2] | |||
2020 census
editAs of the census of 2020, there were 95,655 people.
2000 census
editAs of the census of 2000, there were 82,840 people, 29,777 households, and 20,516 families were residing in the borough. The population density was 11 people per square mile (4.2 people/km2). There were 33,291 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 77.79% White, 5.6% Black or African American, 6.90% Native American, 2.08% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 5.39% from two or more races. 4.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 29,777 households, 41.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 23.60% of households were one person, and 3.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 30.10% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 33.30% from 25 to 44, 19.80% from 45 to 64, and 4.60% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.90 males.
Communities
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Cities
edit- Fairbanks (Borough seat)
- North Pole
Census-designated places
editUnincorporated communities
editEducation
editThe entire borough is zoned to Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.[11]
Sister cities
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See also
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References
edit- ^ 1996 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League/Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs. January 1996. p. 5.
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Elections, RRH. "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022. - Text list
- ^ [1] Archived March 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [2] Archived February 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine