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Anchorage, Alaska is a growing city with a population in 2004 of over 270,000, the largest city in the State of Alaska and among the top one-hundred largest in America in population. Also, with respect to geographic size, Anchorage, Alaska ranks in the top five largest cities of the nation in physical size. Alaska, known as the "Last Frontier" (and also the "Land of the Midnight Sun") and whose motto is "Beyond Your Dreams, Within Your Reach," has a total estimated population of over 630,000. Per the US Census, Anchorage has a very highly educated population with over 90% having graduated from high school and over 25% having bachelor degrees. Residents of Anchorage have access to a respected system of schools and colleges. High schools include the Banner Christian Academy, Bartlett High School, Benson Secondary School, Crossroads School, Christian Community Schools, Dimond High School, Eagle Crest Academy, East High School, Grace Christian School, Holy Rosary Academy, Service High School, Steller Secondary School, and West High School. The Alaska Pacific University, Career Academy, Charter College, Evergreen State College, Peninsula College, Skagit Valley College, South Puget Sound Community College, University of Alaska - Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Western Washington University, and Whatcom Community College are among the local and nearby colleges. The News Anchorage, The Anchorage Press, Get Alaska and Anchorage Daily News will provide you with information on news and events concerning Anchorage, such as Anchorage Golf Courses, Hotels in Anchorage Alaska, Alaska Fishing, Anchorage Realtors and Alaska Cruise. Anchorage also has several local and regional sports teams including the Alaska Pacific University Pioneers. The population of Anchorage, of relatively average age, has access to several hospitals in the region. These include Alaska Native Medical Center, Columbia Alaska Regional Hospital, North Star Hospital, and Providence Alaska Medical Center. Anchorage residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Anchorage area among Anchorage Used Cars, Restaurants in Anchorage, Anchorage Bed And Breakfast, Alaska Bed and Breakfasts and Anchorage Florists. Per the census, the 2000 median household income in Anchorage was over $55,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Anchorage housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Anchorage being over $160,000. The top sectors for employment in Anchorage, Alaska are Educational, health and social services, Retail trade, Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services. VirtualAnchorage.com is a new website providing information about Anchorage, Alaska that will be improved with additional information and resources, including Anchorage Jobs, Anchorage Fishing, Anchorage Homes for Sale, Treo 600 and Anchorage Hostel.