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Businesses in Anchorage, Alaska
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Business Distribution by Industry Medical: 16%
Shopping: 14.1%
Professional Services: 14.1%
Industry: 8.8%
Home Services: 7.9%
Other: 39.1%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 1,860 | 32.3 years | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| Car repair | 543 | 30.8 years | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Beauty & Spas | 898 | 23.6 years | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Beauty salons | 356 | 23.9 years | 4.1 | 1.3 |
| Hairdressers | 328 | 24.2 years | 4.1 | 1.2 |
| Community & Government | 1,650 | 30.1 years | 3.7 | 5.9 |
| Public administration | 590 | 28.8 years | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Social work | 538 | 29.6 years | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Education | 1,192 | 27.2 years | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Entertainment | 358 | 28 years | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Financial Services | 1,671 | 50.2 years | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Finance other | 250 | 44.9 years | 3.7 | 0.9 |
| Loan companies | 424 | 49 years | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Food | 1,112 | 31 years | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 282 | 29.3 years | 3.9 | 1.0 |
| Home Services | 3,900 | 28.8 years | 4.1 | 13.9 |
| General contractors | 989 | 28.8 years | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Other construction | 491 | 29.7 years | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Real estate | 826 | 28.8 years | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Hotels & Travel | 1,666 | 29.2 years | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Other accommodation | 396 | 29 years | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| Industry | 3,540 | 31.6 years | 4.2 | 12.7 |
| All membership organizations | 282 | 32.4 years | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| Construction of buildings | 712 | 30 years | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| Other membership organizations | 474 | 32.8 years | 4.2 | 1.7 |
| Local Services | 1,522 | 27 years | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Medical | 7,912 | 28 years | 4.2 | 28.3 |
| Dentists | 438 | 30.1 years | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Health and medical | 3,929 | 27.7 years | 4.0 | 14.1 |
| Hospitals | 310 | 34 years | 3.6 | 1.1 |
| Physicians and surgeons | 1,033 | 28 years | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Professional Services | 5,264 | 26.7 years | 4.3 | 18.8 |
| Accountants | 424 | 29.6 years | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Advertising and marketing | 265 | 25 years | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Corporate management | 855 | 24.5 years | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Lawyers legal | 819 | 28 years | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Scientific and technical services | 683 | 24 years | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Specialized design | 284 | 22.1 years | 4.4 | 1.0 |
| Technical construction services | 444 | 29.6 years | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| Religion | 673 | 36.5 years | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Churches | 317 | 36.6 years | 4.7 | 1.1 |
| Restaurants | 2,214 | 29.5 years | 4.2 | 7.9 |
| Shopping | 6,668 | 31.5 years | 4.1 | 23.8 |
| Clothing stores | 294 | 28.7 years | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Electronics stores | 383 | 29.7 years | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 250 | 38.9 years | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Shopping other | 378 | 32.3 years | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Sports & Activities | 1,169 | 27.1 years | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Area of Anchorage, Alaska | 1,968.6 sq mi |
| Population | 279,607 |
| Male Population | 141,937 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 137,671 (49.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +60% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +16.9% |
| Median Age | 33 |
| Male Median Age | 32.3 |
| Female Median Age | 33.7 |
| Area Codes | 907 |
| Neighborhoods | Abbott Loop, Airport Heights Community Council, Bayshore / Klatt, Downtown, Midtown, Mountain View, North Star, Northeast Anchorage, Sand Lake, Spenard, Taku / Campbell, U-MED District |
| Local Time | Thursday 6:05 AM |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Weather | 43.3°F light rain |
| Lat & Lng | 61.21806° / -149.90028° |
| Zip Codes | 99501, 99502, 99504, 99506, 99507, More |
Anchorage, Alaska - Map
Anchorage, Alaska Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 174,714 | 215,326 | 239,190 | 279,607 |
| Population Density | 88.7 / mi² | 109.4 / mi² | 121.5 / mi² | 142.0 / mi² |
Anchorage, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 16.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, Alaska | +60% | +29.9% | +16.9% |
| Alaska | +50.7% | +27.9% | +13.5% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Anchorage, Alaska Median Age
Median Age: 33 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, Alaska | 33 years | 33.7 years | 32.3 years |
| Alaska | 34 years | 34.1 years | 33.9 years |
| United States | 37.4 years | 38.7 years | 36.1 years |
Anchorage, Alaska Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 10,837 | 10,120 | 20,958 |
| 5-9 | 10,025 | 9,619 | 19,645 |
| 10-14 | 9,839 | 9,488 | 19,328 |
| 15-19 | 10,446 | 9,707 | 20,154 |
| 20-24 | 12,714 | 11,026 | 23,740 |
| 25-29 | 12,475 | 11,680 | 24,155 |
| 30-34 | 10,045 | 9,685 | 19,730 |
| 35-39 | 9,355 | 9,316 | 18,672 |
| 40-44 | 9,422 | 9,070 | 18,493 |
| 45-49 | 10,489 | 10,632 | 21,121 |
| 50-54 | 10,528 | 10,546 | 21,075 |
| 55-59 | 9,373 | 8,954 | 18,328 |
| 60-64 | 6,895 | 6,575 | 13,470 |
| 65-69 | 4,079 | 4,064 | 8,143 |
| 70-74 | 2,282 | 2,575 | 4,858 |
| 75-79 | 1,498 | 1,935 | 3,434 |
| 80-84 | 961 | 1,383 | 2,344 |
| 85 Plus | 673 | 1,294 | 1,968 |
Anchorage, Alaska Population Density
Population Density: 142.0 / mi²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, Alaska | 279,607 | 1,968.6 sq mi | 142.0 / mi² |
| Alaska | 600,952 | 665,387.1 sq mi | 0.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,761.2 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Anchorage, Alaska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Anchorage, Alaska Midtown: 11.1%
Downtown: 9.8%
Taku / Campbell: 9.1%
U-MED District: 8.4%
Spenard: 6.1%
Bayshore / Klatt: 5.9%
Abbott Loop: 5.6%
North Star: 5.4%
Other: 38.7%
Business distribution by price for Anchorage, Alaska
Moderate: 52%
Inexpensive: 30.3%
Expensive: 13.2%
Very Expensive: 4.5%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. & Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Anchorage, Alaska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, Alaska | 5,223,505 t | 18.7 t | 2,653 t/mi² |
| Alaska | 9,533,510 t | 15.9 t | 14.3 t/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,809 t | 17.6 t | 1,491 t/mi² |
Anchorage, Alaska CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,223,505 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.7 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Landslide | High (9) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
2. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
3. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
4. Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater| Date | Time | Magnitude | Distance | Depth | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/19 | 12:01 AM | 4.1 | 11.8 km | 46,300 m | 12km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/19 | 8:16 PM | 3.2 | 2.9 km | 40,500 m | 2km NE of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/19 | 10:58 PM | 3.3 | 14.5 km | 38,100 m | 14km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 2/12/19 | 3:11 AM | 3.7 | 6.3 km | 45,600 m | 6km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/19 | 10:25 AM | 3.2 | 3.4 km | 46,500 m | 3km N of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/19 | 7:22 AM | 3.6 | 10.7 km | 44,500 m | 10km N of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/19 | 7:16 AM | 4.2 | 10 km | 41,300 m | 10km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/18 | 7:03 PM | 5 | 9.3 km | 44,400 m | 9km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/18 | 6:23 AM | 3.1 | 14.1 km | 45,800 m | 14km NNW of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/18 | 8:16 PM | 3.4 | 18.5 km | 47,700 m | 16km SSE of Big Lake, Alaska | usgs.gov |
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Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. State of Alaska. With an estimated 300,950 residents in 2013, it is Alaska's most populous city and contains more than 40 percent of the state.. Anchorage, Alaska Wikipedia Page
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Zip Codes in Anchorage, Alaska Zip Code 99503: 19.3%
Zip Code 99501: 17%
Zip Code 99508: 15.7%
Zip Code 99518: 8.6%
Zip Code 99504: 8.3%
Zip Code 99515: 8.3%
Zip Code 99507: 8.2%
Other: 14.6%
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