College, AK (zip code 99709) is a small, rural town located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in South Central Alaska. The population of College is 31,767 and the population density is 60 people per square mile – much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
The town of College offers a wide range of year-round outdoor activities, including skiing and snowboarding at nearby Ski Land, bird watching at the Metro Resort Bird Sanctuary, and mountain biking on Hatcher Pass. Local businesses include The Back Country Bistro, Denali Brewing Company, Hatcher Pass Lodge & Cabins and Bolo’s Bar & Grill. Other local organizations include the Alaska Adventure Group and numerous sporting events throughout the year.
The population in College (zip 99709) is 31,767. There are 63 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in College (zip 99709) is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in College (zip 99709) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in College (zip 99709)
- 50.2% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 34.6% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in College (zip 99709)
- 74.5% are White
- 3.2% are Black
- 3.2% are Asian
- 6.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.9% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander