Anchorage, AK City Guide

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state rank#19
70/100
us rank#13,417

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61.191898345947,-149.7619934082
Anchorage City Guide & Data
Population (2009 est.)286,174
Population (2000)260,283
Population growth9.9%
Household income$77,764
Income per capita$35,402
Male/Female ratio1.02:1
Males 18-39 years34.6%
Females 18-39 years33.9%
Married (15yrs and older)55.8%
Have children (under 18yrs)58.3%
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  • November 25, 2011
Experience Heaven On Earth In Anchorage, AlaskaIf you are looking to take a vacation to a place that is full of scenic wonders and natural beauty, you must plan your next trip to the moutainous wonderland of Anchorage, Alaska. Ever since I have traveled to Anchorage, AK, my dreams have… Read full review
Sublime Anchorage, AlaskaWhen our long-awaited Alaskan cruise ended, we opted to spend two days visiting Anchorage, Alaska before heading home. We visited in May and the Anchorage weather was wonderful! Temperatures during the day were mild, and evenings just cool… Read full review

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How much sunlight is there in the Winter months in Anchorage?I've heard that the Winter months in Anchorage are killer and only produce a small amount of sunlight per day during these months, does anyone know how much sunlight there is in the Winter months in… See full question
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Highest ranking Anchorage neighborhoods

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1.Mid-Hillside67/100
2.Hillside East67/100
3.Huffman-O'malley67/100
4.Rabbit Creek67/100
5.Rogers Park66/100
6.South Addition66/100
7.Turnagain66/100
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8.Old Seward-Oceanview66/100
9.Tudor Area66/100
10.Sand Lake66/100
11.Girdwood65/100
12.Scenic Foothills65/100
13.Taku-Campbell65/100
14.Bayshore-Klatt65/100
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