Fairbanks is home to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the oldest college in Alaska.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,577, and the median income for a family was $46,785. Males had a median income of $30,539 versus $26,577 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,814. About 7.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Fairbanks is also home to the Yukon Quest, an international 1,000 mile sled dog race that is considered one of the toughest in the world. In 2010, the Yukon Quest will start in Fairbanks on February 6. The race alternates its starting and finishing points each year between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon.

Fairbanks' climate has long, bitterly cold winters, and short, warm summers, in which much of the annual precipitation falls. In Fairbanks, winter lasts from late September/early October until late April/early May. October through January are the snowiest, and snow is limited from February to May. On average, the season's first snow falls in Fairbanks in September.

Radio Stations
K203CT (KLOV) 88.5 FM Fairbanks, AK Christian Contemporary
KWLF 98.1 FM Fairbanks, AK Top-40
KFAR 660 AM Fairbanks, AK News/Talk
KCBF 820 AM Fairbanks, AK Sports
KFBX 970 AM Fairbanks, AK News/Talk
KJNP 1170 AM North Pole, AK Religious

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By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

66.67%

13.10%

9.91%

2.72%

6.13%

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Any Way You Want It Braids & Weave Specialist -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   1528 South Cushman Street - Fairbanks, AK (907) 451-9100
   
   
2. Chocolate City Hair Salon -  Category: Black Hair Salons -   542 3rd Avenue - Fairbanks, AK (907) 374-9333
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Mom's Kitchen -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   617 27th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK (907) 452-3827  
   
   
2. Rosie's Soul Food Kitchen -  Category: Soul Food Restaurants -   511 Gaffney Road, Fairbanks, AK (907) 456-3893  
   
   

Middle school and high school students in Fairbanks, Alaska, are taking part in African American Leadership Conferences.

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CHURCHES

1. Corinthian Baptist Church -  P O Box 75414, Fairbanks, AK (907) 456-4585
   
   
2. First Ame Church -  835 23rd Avenue, Fairbanks, AK (907) 458-8882
   
   
3. St James Temple AME Zion Church -  965 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK (907) 479-3732
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Pioneer Park -  Category: Fun Things To Do -   2300 Airport Way - Fairbanks, AK - (907) 459-1087   - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Ice Alaska
   February - March   Phone: (907) 388-6388  - (visit website)
   
   The largest annual ice art competition in the world. The World Ice Art Championships are a month-long event involving more than 70 teams from all over the world.