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Alaska Overview

Jan 3, 1959
INCORPORATED
664,988
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
570,665
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
94,343
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,900
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
20,320
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
1.3
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
99654
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Anchorage
LARGEST CITY
Anchorage Municipality
LARGEST COUNTY
734,821
TOTAL POPULATION
386,649
MALE POPULATION
348,172
FEMALE POPULATION
111.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.05
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,828
PER CAPITA INCOME
$104,081
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,370
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,881
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
382,857
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alaska Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Alaska

The largest zip codes in Alaska by population are 99654 (43,606), 99504 (40,938), 99508 (38,142), 99507 (35,708), and 99645 (30,849).
43,606 (5.93%)
40,938 (5.57%)
38,142 (5.19%)
35,708 (4.86%)
30,849 (4.20%)
29,933 (4.07%)
28,343 (3.86%)
28,124 (3.83%)
26,257 (3.57%)
22,872 (3.11%)
22,466 (3.06%)
21,788 (2.97%)
21,629 (2.94%)
18,295 (2.49%)
17,382 (2.37%)
16,500 (2.25%)
16,347 (2.22%)
15,188 (2.07%)
13,913 (1.89%)
12,683 (1.73%)
12,620 (1.72%)
12,618 (1.72%)
11,234 (1.53%)
10,351 (1.41%)
8,807 (1.20%)
8,457 (1.15%)
7,465 (1.02%)
7,382 (1.00%)
6,991 (0.95%)
5,703 (0.78%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Alaska

The largest cities in Alaska by population are Anchorage (290,674), Fairbanks (32,496), Juneau city and borough (32,108), Badger (19,182), and Knik Fairview (18,619).
290,674 (39.56%)
32,496 (4.42%)
32,108 (4.37%)
19,182 (2.61%)
18,619 (2.53%)
12,376 (1.68%)
10,262 (1.40%)
9,682 (1.32%)
9,267 (1.26%)
8,773 (1.19%)
8,462 (1.15%)
8,380 (1.14%)
8,168 (1.11%)
7,477 (1.02%)
6,542 (0.89%)
6,414 (0.87%)
6,312 (0.86%)
6,307 (0.86%)
6,241 (0.85%)
6,091 (0.83%)
5,623 (0.77%)
5,584 (0.76%)
5,321 (0.72%)
5,115 (0.70%)
4,876 (0.66%)
4,405 (0.60%)
4,394 (0.60%)
4,342 (0.59%)
4,179 (0.57%)
3,935 (0.54%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Alaska

The largest counties in Alaska by population are Anchorage Municipality (290,674), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (108,661), Fairbanks North Star Borough (96,299), Kenai Peninsula Borough (59,235), and Juneau City and Borough (32,108).
290,674 (39.56%)
108,661 (14.79%)
96,299 (13.11%)
59,235 (8.06%)
32,108 (4.37%)
18,538 (2.52%)
13,910 (1.89%)
13,065 (1.78%)
10,924 (1.49%)
10,018 (1.36%)
8,462 (1.15%)
8,372 (1.14%)
7,682 (1.05%)
7,000 (0.95%)
6,888 (0.94%)
5,799 (0.79%)
5,355 (0.73%)
5,219 (0.71%)
4,854 (0.66%)
3,407 (0.46%)
3,374 (0.46%)
2,614 (0.36%)
2,329 (0.32%)
2,134 (0.29%)
2,101 (0.29%)
2,079 (0.28%)
1,303 (0.18%)
999 (0.14%)
854 (0.12%)
564 (0.08%)
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Race in Alaska

The most populous races in Alaska are White / Caucasian (450,472 | 61.3%), Native / Alaskan (104,957 | 14.3%), and Two or more Races (82,727 | 11.3%).
Race in Alaska
Race# Population% Population
Asian47,4646.5%
Black / African American23,3953.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific11,2091.5%
Hispanic or Latino54,8907.5%
Native / Alaskan104,95714.3%
White / Caucasian450,47261.3%
Two or more Races82,72711.3%
Some other Race14,5972.0%
Total734,821100.0%

Ancestry in Alaska

The most populous ancestries reported in Alaska are German (101,082 | 13.8%), Irish (69,921 | 9.5%), English (64,563 | 8.8%), Yup'ik (40,414 | 5.5%), and Korean (35,940 | 4.9%), together accounting for 42.5% of all Alaska residents.
Ancestry in Alaska
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan430.0%
African2,1110.3%
Alaska Native17,5382.4%
Alaskan Athabascan18,2042.5%
Albanian3330.1%
Aleut12,8361.8%
Alsatian120.0%
American25,1003.4%
Apache5510.1%
Arab9050.1%
Arapaho1260.0%
Argentinean2460.0%
Armenian2230.0%
Australian3940.1%
Austrian1,3560.2%
Bahamian420.0%
Bangladeshi5,9090.8%
Barbadian490.0%
Basque400.0%
Belgian6130.1%
Belizean600.0%
Bhutanese5,4380.7%
Blackfeet1,0800.2%
Bolivian570.0%
Brazilian2970.0%
British5,8550.8%
British West Indian450.0%
Bulgarian1910.0%
Burmese6,8600.9%
Cajun1310.0%
Cambodian810.0%
Canadian1,8540.3%
Cape Verdean310.0%
Carpatho Rusyn300.0%
Celtic1970.0%
Central American3,6320.5%
Central American Indian5490.1%
Cherokee4,8220.7%
Cheyenne1680.0%
Chickasaw3000.0%
Chilean500.0%
Chinese560.0%
Chippewa1,2990.2%
Choctaw1,1790.2%
Colombian1,9900.3%
Colville210.0%
Comanche1070.0%
Costa Rican2180.0%
Cree2000.0%
Creek3460.1%
Croatian6180.1%
Crow2420.0%
Cuban2,3600.3%
Cypriot100.0%
Czech3,4930.5%
Czechoslovakian6030.1%
Danish4,7620.6%
Delaware180.0%
Dominican2,0840.3%
Dutch9,3541.3%
Dutch West Indian570.0%
Eastern European1,8920.3%
Ecuadorian1,0910.2%
Egyptian1160.0%
English64,5638.8%
Estonian980.0%
Ethiopian1340.0%
European17,7782.4%
Fijian690.0%
Filipino3120.0%
Finnish4,1120.6%
French15,1592.1%
French American Indian4370.1%
French Canadian5,0190.7%
German101,08213.8%
German Russian830.0%
Ghanaian60.0%
Greek1,1900.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,0810.2%
Guatemalan6910.1%
Guyanese1180.0%
Haitian3550.1%
Hmong100.0%
Honduran4720.1%
Hopi1680.0%
Houma590.0%
Hungarian2,1010.3%
Icelander2870.0%
Indian (Asian)4,9280.7%
Indonesian170.0%
Inupiat29,5044.0%
Iranian4240.1%
Iraqi50.0%
Irish69,9219.5%
Iroquois2690.0%
Israeli460.0%
Italian19,5582.7%
Jamaican5040.1%
Japanese5380.1%
Kenyan520.0%
Kiowa140.0%
Korean35,9404.9%
Laotian2900.0%
Latvian1560.0%
Lebanese2900.0%
Liberian1350.0%
Lithuanian9700.1%
Lumbee1400.0%
Luxembourger490.0%
Macedonian2640.0%
Malaysian1,0530.1%
Maltese30.0%
Marshallese470.0%
Menominee330.0%
Mexican28,0893.8%
Mexican American Indian4350.1%
Mongolian940.0%
Moroccan890.0%
Native Hawaiian4,0760.5%
Navajo3880.1%
Nepalese450.0%
New Zealander1630.0%
Nicaraguan2950.0%
Nigerian4080.1%
Northern European2,8870.4%
Norwegian21,4792.9%
Okinawan130.0%
Osage1720.0%
Ottawa110.0%
Paiute290.0%
Pakistani1,5070.2%
Palestinian90.0%
Panamanian6630.1%
Paraguayan370.0%
Pennsylvania German760.0%
Peruvian5850.1%
Pima50.0%
Polish12,9731.8%
Portuguese1,8320.3%
Potawatomi1700.0%
Pueblo1620.0%
Puerto Rican8,1331.1%
Puget Sound Salish4180.1%
Romanian6780.1%
Russian7,5051.0%
Salvadoran1,2930.2%
Samoan9,0321.2%
Scandinavian6,2830.9%
Scotch-Irish8,0931.1%
Scottish14,9592.0%
Seminole570.0%
Senegalese30.0%
Serbian5890.1%
Shoshone1630.0%
Sierra Leonean450.0%
Sioux1,1800.2%
Slavic4360.1%
Slovak6100.1%
Slovene2540.0%
Somali2420.0%
South African620.0%
South American4,3430.6%
South American Indian1860.0%
Spaniard1,9590.3%
Spanish2,1520.3%
Spanish American320.0%
Sri Lankan1,9890.3%
Subsaharan African5,1580.7%
Sudanese1,2590.2%
Swedish14,1701.9%
Swiss2,6310.4%
Syrian1200.0%
Thai1,6790.2%
Tlingit-Haida12,5121.7%
Tohono O'Odham750.0%
Tongan1,9190.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1020.0%
Tsimshian2,2600.3%
Turkish980.0%
Ugandan290.0%
Ukrainian2,6410.4%
Uruguayan330.0%
Ute1810.0%
Venezuelan2120.0%
Vietnamese470.0%
Welsh4,9800.7%
West Indian1150.0%
Yakama1360.0%
Yaqui880.0%
Yugoslavian2960.0%
Yuman1050.0%
Yup'ik40,4145.5%
Zimbabwean1130.0%
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Immigrants in Alaska

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alaska came from Asia (31,717 | 4.3%), South Eastern Asia (23,637 | 3.2%), Philippines (19,195 | 2.6%), Latin America (9,412 | 1.3%), and Europe (7,551 | 1.0%), together accounting for 12.5% of all Alaska residents.
Immigrants in Alaska
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan180.0%
Africa2,4110.3%
Albania160.0%
Argentina1370.0%
Armenia10.0%
Asia31,7174.3%
Australia2990.0%
Austria160.0%
Azores130.0%
Bahamas60.0%
Bangladesh470.0%
Barbados60.0%
Belarus340.0%
Belgium330.0%
Belize530.0%
Bolivia30.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina520.0%
Brazil5120.1%
Bulgaria1070.0%
Cambodia1600.0%
Cameroon940.0%
Canada2,9240.4%
Caribbean1,9600.3%
Central America5,0960.7%
Chile150.0%
China1,8150.3%
Colombia5990.1%
Costa Rica20.0%
Cuba4950.1%
Czechoslovakia1700.0%
Denmark210.0%
Dominica970.0%
Dominican Republic8400.1%
Eastern Africa7160.1%
Eastern Asia6,1450.8%
Eastern Europe3,7300.5%
Ecuador2420.0%
Egypt380.0%
El Salvador4830.1%
England3760.1%
Ethiopia1160.0%
Europe7,5511.0%
Fiji1950.0%
France1880.0%
Germany1,3820.2%
Ghana1250.0%
Greece100.0%
Grenada390.0%
Guatemala2700.0%
Guyana760.0%
Haiti1580.0%
Honduras1920.0%
Hong Kong2020.0%
Hungary210.0%
India6150.1%
Indonesia760.0%
Iran3100.0%
Iraq270.0%
Ireland1960.0%
Israel70.0%
Italy2050.0%
Jamaica2060.0%
Japan9100.1%
Jordan40.0%
Kazakhstan560.0%
Kenya1590.0%
Korea3,3840.5%
Kuwait210.0%
Laos1,1370.2%
Latin America9,4121.3%
Latvia190.0%
Lebanon10.0%
Liberia900.0%
Lithuania1330.0%
Malaysia950.0%
Mexico3,8370.5%
Micronesia1970.0%
Middle Africa2090.0%
Moldova3680.1%
Morocco10.0%
Nepal2580.0%
Netherlands1220.0%
Nicaragua780.0%
Nigeria2810.0%
North Macedonia1710.0%
Northern Africa4940.1%
Northern Europe1,5640.2%
Norway1590.0%
Oceania4,0470.5%
Pakistan1380.0%
Panama1810.0%
Peru4640.1%
Philippines19,1952.6%
Poland3890.1%
Portugal360.0%
Romania1140.0%
Russia8630.1%
Scotland1470.0%
Senegal30.0%
Serbia910.0%
Somalia860.0%
South Africa1770.0%
South America2,3560.3%
South Central Asia1,5460.2%
South Eastern Asia23,6373.2%
Southern Europe3340.1%
Spain830.0%
Sri Lanka430.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines10.0%
Sudan3910.1%
Sweden1920.0%
Switzerland1290.0%
Syria950.0%
Taiwan3130.0%
Thailand2,0800.3%
Trinidad and Tobago480.0%
Turkey1580.0%
Uganda420.0%
Ukraine1,0590.1%
Uruguay190.0%
Uzbekistan310.0%
Venezuela2180.0%
Vietnam8680.1%
Western Africa7090.1%
Western Asia3770.1%
Western Europe1,8700.3%
Zimbabwe960.0%
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Sex and Age in Alaska

Sex and Age in Alaska

The most populous age groups in Alaska are 25 to 29 Years (31,585 | 8.2%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (27,380 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alaska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25,142 (6.5%)23,849 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years26,934 (7.0%)25,096 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years25,199 (6.5%)24,177 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years25,075 (6.5%)22,231 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years29,463 (7.6%)21,784 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years31,585 (8.2%)26,002 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years30,310 (7.8%)27,380 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years28,047 (7.2%)24,792 (7.1%)
40 to 44 Years24,076 (6.2%)22,017 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years22,592 (5.8%)19,656 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years23,608 (6.1%)20,171 (5.8%)
55 to 59 Years23,919 (6.2%)22,021 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years23,923 (6.2%)21,612 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years20,336 (5.3%)18,173 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years12,532 (3.2%)12,374 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years6,890 (1.8%)7,970 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years4,290 (1.1%)4,942 (1.4%)
85 Years and over2,728 (0.7%)3,925 (1.1%)
Total386,649 (100.0%)348,172 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alaska

Median Family Size in Alaska

The median family size in Alaska is 3.28 persons per family, with single female/mother families (26,188 | 15.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15,178 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alaska
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple129,605 (75.8%)3.30
Single Male/Father15,178 (8.9%)3.00
Single Female/Mother26,188 (15.3%)3.32
Total Families170,971 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Alaska

The median household size in Alaska is 2.67 persons per household, with single female/mother households (26,188 | 9.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.64 persons per household. non-family households (93,405 | 35.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alaska
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple129,605 (49.0%)3.35
Single Male/Father15,178 (5.7%)3.48
Single Female/Mother26,188 (9.9%)3.64
Non-family93,405 (35.3%)1.31
Total Households264,376 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alaska

Out of a total of 264,376 households in Alaska, 170,971 (64.7%) are family households, while 93,405 (35.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 71,280, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 72,802.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alaska
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-72,802 (27.5%)
2-Person Households71,280 (27.0%)17,454 (6.6%)
3-Person Households36,735 (13.9%)2,172 (0.8%)
4-Person Households31,694 (12.0%)713 (0.3%)
5-Person Households16,818 (6.4%)143 (0.1%)
6-Person Households7,983 (3.0%)66 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6,461 (2.4%)55 (0.0%)
Total170,971 (64.7%)93,405 (35.3%)

Female Fertility in Alaska

Fertility by Age in Alaska

Average fertility rate in Alaska is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 98.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alaska
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years211 (2.0%)9.0
20 to 34 years7,391 (70.7%)98.0
35 to 50 years2,852 (27.3%)40.0
Total10,454 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alaska

69.9% of women with births (10,454) in Alaska are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 90.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 24.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alaska
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years21 (10.0%)190 (90.0%)
20 to 34 years5,144 (69.6%)2,247 (30.4%)
35 to 50 years2,142 (75.1%)710 (24.9%)
Total7,307 (69.9%)3,147 (30.1%)

Fertility by Education in Alaska

Average fertility rate in Alaska is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alaska
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School777 (7.4%)33.0
High School Diploma3,081 (29.5%)72.0
College or Associate's Degree3,296 (31.5%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree2,090 (20.0%)65.0
Graduate Degree1,210 (11.6%)76.0
Total10,454 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alaska

30.1% of women with births in Alaska are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 88.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 66.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alaska
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School263 (33.9%)514 (66.1%)
High School Diploma1,710 (55.5%)1,371 (44.5%)
College or Associate's Degree2,452 (74.4%)844 (25.6%)
Bachelor's Degree1,816 (86.9%)274 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,067 (88.2%)143 (11.8%)
Total7,307 (69.9%)3,147 (30.1%)

Income in Alaska

Income Overview in Alaska

Per Capita Income in Alaska is $42,828, while median incomes of families and households are $104,081 and $86,370 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income734,821$42,828
Median Family Income170,971$104,081
Mean Family Income170,971$127,741
Median Household Income264,376$86,370
Mean Household Income264,376$110,602
Income Deficit170,971$10,881
Wage / Income Gap (%)734,82124.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)734,82175.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index734,8210.43

Earnings by Sex in Alaska

Average Earnings in Alaska are $46,265, $53,311 for men and $40,165 for women, a difference of 24.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Alaska
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male228,031 (56.0%)$53,311
Female179,153 (44.0%)$40,165
Total407,184 (100.0%)$46,265

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alaska

The most common earnings brackets in Alaska are $100,000+ for men (49,492 | 21.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (19,727 | 11.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alaska
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9,543 (4.2%)9,729 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9996,634 (2.9%)7,342 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,590 (2.5%)6,947 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,850 (2.1%)4,411 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,312 (2.3%)6,698 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,631 (2.5%)5,769 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,722 (2.1%)4,948 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,402 (1.5%)3,707 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,578 (2.0%)5,397 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,764 (2.5%)5,688 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99911,901 (5.2%)9,327 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99911,561 (5.1%)10,157 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9999,589 (4.2%)9,085 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99910,326 (4.5%)9,644 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9998,928 (3.9%)8,672 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9998,058 (3.5%)7,178 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99917,092 (7.5%)14,798 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99915,657 (6.9%)10,843 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99929,401 (12.9%)19,727 (11.0%)
$100,000+49,492 (21.7%)19,086 (10.6%)
Total228,031 (100.0%)179,153 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alaska

Average earnings in Alaska are $62,143 for men and $46,093 for women, a difference of 25.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,246, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,165. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,332, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,557.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alaska
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,165$26,557
High School Diploma$47,050$33,077
College or Associate's Degree$62,005$42,565
Bachelor's Degree$79,728$56,086
Graduate Degree$99,246$80,332
Total$62,143$46,093

Family Income in Alaska

Family Income Brackets in Alaska

According to the Alaska family income data, there are 38,981 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,394 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Alaska
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,9322.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992,3941.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995,6423.3%
$25,000 to $34,9997,0104.1%
$35,000 to $49,99913,3367.8%
$50,000 to $74,99924,79114.5%
$75,000 to $99,99924,44914.3%
$100,000 to $149,99938,98122.8%
$150,000 to $199,99923,42313.7%
$200,000+27,01315.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alaska

4-person families (30,400 | 17.8%) account for the highest median family income in Alaska with $121,634 per family, while 2-person families (77,871 | 45.6%) have the highest median income of $46,266 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alaska
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families77,871 (45.6%)$92,531
3-Person Families35,296 (20.6%)$112,227
4-Person Families30,400 (17.8%)$121,634
5-Person Families15,432 (9.0%)$110,440
6-Person Families6,716 (3.9%)$115,343
7+ Person Families5,256 (3.1%)$99,000
Total170,971 (100.0%)$104,081

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alaska

The median family income in Alaska is $104,081, with families comprising 3+ earners (20,090) having the highest median family income of $160,157, while families with no earners (20,920) have the lowest median family income of $60,841, accounting for 11.7% and 12.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alaska
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners20,920 (12.2%)$60,841
1 Earner54,022 (31.6%)$75,539
2 Earners75,939 (44.4%)$125,948
3+ Earners20,090 (11.7%)$160,157
Total170,971 (100.0%)$104,081

Household Income in Alaska

Household Income Brackets in Alaska

With 52,082 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Alaska, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 6,609 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alaska
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010,3113.9%
$10,000 to $14,9996,6092.5%
$15,000 to $24,99915,3345.8%
$25,000 to $34,99914,5415.5%
$35,000 to $49,99924,8519.4%
$50,000 to $74,99941,50715.7%
$75,000 to $99,99937,54114.2%
$100,000 to $149,99952,08219.7%
$150,000 to $199,99929,08111.0%
$200,000+32,51812.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alaska

The median household income in Alaska is $86,370, with the highest median household income of $101,971 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 96,957 households (36.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,562, with 12,745 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alaska
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12,745 (4.8%)$52,562
25 to 44 Years95,966 (36.3%)$93,857
45 to 64 Years96,957 (36.7%)$101,971
65+ Years58,708 (22.2%)$66,727
Total264,376 (100.0%)$86,370

Poverty in Alaska

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alaska

With 9.7% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of Alaska, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,842 males (15.5%) and 4,267 females (18.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alaska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,842 (15.5%)4,267 (18.3%)
5 Years579 (12.1%)752 (13.9%)
6 to 11 Years4,178 (13.4%)3,201 (10.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,360 (9.1%)1,521 (11.3%)
15 Years565 (10.9%)749 (14.5%)
16 and 17 Years827 (8.7%)1,037 (11.8%)
18 to 24 Years4,523 (12.9%)5,005 (17.5%)
25 to 34 Years5,322 (9.0%)6,810 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,181 (8.3%)4,304 (9.2%)
45 to 54 Years3,074 (6.8%)2,977 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,581 (9.7%)4,332 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,469 (7.6%)2,368 (7.8%)
75 Years and over902 (6.7%)1,501 (9.3%)
Total36,403 (9.7%)38,824 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alaska

According to the poverty statistics in Alaska, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.3% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alaska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20,866 (84.5%)19,103 (81.7%)
5 Years4,200 (87.9%)4,675 (86.1%)
6 to 11 Years26,984 (86.6%)26,228 (89.1%)
12 to 14 Years13,575 (90.9%)11,892 (88.7%)
15 Years4,613 (89.1%)4,431 (85.5%)
16 and 17 Years8,684 (91.3%)7,753 (88.2%)
18 to 24 Years30,485 (87.1%)23,609 (82.5%)
25 to 34 Years53,941 (91.0%)46,154 (87.1%)
35 to 44 Years46,507 (91.7%)42,356 (90.8%)
45 to 54 Years42,036 (93.2%)36,776 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years42,772 (90.3%)39,162 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years30,130 (92.4%)27,891 (92.2%)
75 Years and over12,618 (93.3%)14,625 (90.7%)
Total337,411 (90.3%)304,655 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alaska

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alaska show that 3.7% or 4,743 of the total 129,605 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 16.4%, comprising of 388 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 1,985 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alaska
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children69,613 (97.2%)1,985 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children40,929 (96.9%)1,326 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children12,335 (92.2%)1,044 (7.8%)
5 or more Children1,985 (83.7%)388 (16.4%)
Total124,862 (96.3%)4,743 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alaska

According to the poverty data in Alaska, 13.7% or 2,085 single-father households and 20.7% or 5,428 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 households (39.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 361 households (63.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alaska
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children807 (13.4%)532 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children848 (11.6%)3,067 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children375 (22.6%)1,468 (42.8%)
5 or more Children55 (39.0%)361 (63.4%)
Total2,085 (13.7%)5,428 (20.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alaska

The poverty data for Alaska shows that 4,743 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 7,513 of the single-parent households (18.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 388 households (16.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 416 household (58.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alaska
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,985 (2.8%)1,339 (9.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,326 (3.1%)3,915 (18.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,044 (7.8%)1,843 (36.2%)
5 or more Children388 (16.4%)416 (58.6%)
Total4,743 (3.7%)7,513 (18.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Alaska

Employment by Class of Employer in Alaska

Among the 351,067 employed individuals in Alaska, private company employees (179,099 | 51.0%), federal government employees (42,717 | 12.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (34,145 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alaska
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees179,09951.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)11,3993.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)20,9986.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations34,1459.7%
Local Government Employees32,3109.2%
State Government Employees29,5978.4%
Federal Government Employees42,71712.2%
Unpaid Family Workers8020.2%
Total351,067100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alaska

According to the labor force statistics for Alaska, out of the total population over 16 years of age (573,998), 66.7% or 382,857 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 24,503 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 83.0% or 71,402 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.6% or 2,614 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alaska
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15,748 (42.7%)2,614 (16.6%)
20 to 24 Years40,331 (78.7%)4,477 (11.1%)
25 to 29 Years46,588 (80.9%)3,634 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Years46,902 (81.3%)2,533 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years81,916 (82.8%)4,342 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years71,402 (83.0%)3,427 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years33,306 (72.5%)1,432 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years26,228 (57.6%)1,443 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years18,010 (28.4%)774 (4.3%)
75 Years and over2,675 (8.7%)136 (5.1%)
Total382,857 (66.7%)24,503 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alaska

According to labor force statistics for Alaska, 78.2% of individuals (306,318) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (391,711) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 16,541 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.0% or 102,140 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.2% or 1,606 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alaska
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13,161 (54.9%)2,925 (12.2%)
High School Diploma82,389 (72.1%)9,370 (8.2%)
College / Associate Degree108,705 (80.7%)6,870 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher102,140 (86.0%)2,969 (2.5%)
Total306,318 (78.2%)21,152 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alaska

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alaska are Community & Social Service (38,420 | 11.3%), Management (36,614 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (22,274 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (21,266 | 6.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (19,505 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alaska

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alaska, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.1%), Computers & Mathematics (75.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (76.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (71.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alaska
OccupationMaleFemale
Management20,095 (54.9%)16,519 (45.1%)
Business & Financial6,323 (41.0%)9,085 (59.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14,917 (70.1%)6,349 (29.9%)
Computers & Mathematics4,985 (75.5%)1,618 (24.5%)
Architecture & Engineering6,359 (82.1%)1,388 (17.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,573 (51.7%)3,343 (48.3%)
Community & Social Service 12,883 (33.5%)25,537 (66.5%)
Education, Arts & Media2,581 (36.1%)4,577 (63.9%)
Legal Services & Support1,367 (41.7%)1,911 (58.3%)
Education Instruction & Library6,371 (28.6%)15,903 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,564 (44.9%)3,146 (55.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating5,273 (27.0%)14,232 (73.0%)
Health Technologists3,395 (23.6%)10,973 (76.4%)
Total (Category)59,491 (45.3%)71,722 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)182,359 (53.8%)156,803 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alaska are Food Preparation & Serving (17,455 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (12,552 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (11,203 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (9,990 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (9,711 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Alaska

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alaska, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.8%), Security & Protection (78.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.3%), Personal Care & Service (68.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alaska
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,872 (16.7%)9,331 (83.3%)
Security & Protection7,807 (78.1%)2,183 (21.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention4,139 (73.7%)1,475 (26.3%)
Law Enforcement3,668 (83.8%)708 (16.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,630 (49.4%)8,825 (50.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7,818 (62.3%)4,734 (37.7%)
Personal Care & Service3,027 (31.2%)6,684 (68.8%)
Total (Category)29,154 (47.9%)31,757 (52.1%)
Total (Overall)182,359 (53.8%)156,803 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alaska are Office & Administration (40,866 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (25,521 | 7.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alaska

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alaska
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12,835 (50.3%)12,686 (49.7%)
Office & Administration10,900 (26.7%)29,966 (73.3%)
Total (Category)23,735 (35.7%)42,652 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)182,359 (53.8%)156,803 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alaska are Construction & Extraction (21,031 | 6.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14,456 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3,466 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alaska

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alaska
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,717 (78.4%)749 (21.6%)
Construction & Extraction20,101 (95.6%)930 (4.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13,970 (96.6%)486 (3.4%)
Total (Category)36,788 (94.4%)2,165 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)182,359 (53.8%)156,803 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alaska are Transportation (16,405 | 4.8%), Production (13,061 | 3.8%), and Material Moving (12,232 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alaska

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alaska
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,819 (75.2%)3,242 (24.8%)
Transportation13,661 (83.3%)2,744 (16.7%)
Material Moving9,711 (79.4%)2,521 (20.6%)
Total (Category)33,191 (79.6%)8,507 (20.4%)
Total (Overall)182,359 (53.8%)156,803 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alaska

Employment Industries in Alaska

The major employment industries in Alaska include Health Care & Social Assistance (49,861 | 14.7%), Public Administration (38,443 | 11.3%), Retail Trade (34,638 | 10.2%), Educational Services (31,148 | 9.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (26,080 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Alaska

Employment Industries by Sex in Alaska

The Alaska industries that see more men than women are Construction (85.1%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.1%), and Wholesale Trade (76.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.1%), Enterprise Management (68.9%), and Finance & Insurance (68.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alaska
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4,447 (74.2%)1,545 (25.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8,914 (85.1%)1,560 (14.9%)
Construction19,635 (85.1%)3,429 (14.9%)
Manufacturing10,204 (73.2%)3,728 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade3,866 (76.1%)1,216 (23.9%)
Retail Trade19,137 (55.2%)15,501 (44.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing18,683 (71.6%)7,397 (28.4%)
Utilities3,563 (71.3%)1,435 (28.7%)
Information3,798 (65.6%)1,994 (34.4%)
Finance & Insurance2,698 (32.0%)5,742 (68.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,142 (54.7%)2,601 (45.3%)
Professional & Scientific9,921 (53.7%)8,556 (46.3%)
Enterprise Management272 (31.1%)602 (68.9%)
Administrative & Support7,034 (68.1%)3,290 (31.9%)
Educational Services10,588 (34.0%)20,560 (66.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12,400 (24.9%)37,461 (75.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,335 (60.1%)2,877 (39.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services11,433 (49.4%)11,714 (50.6%)
Public Administration20,966 (54.5%)17,477 (45.5%)
Total182,359 (53.8%)156,803 (46.2%)

Education in Alaska

School Enrollment in Alaska

The most common levels of schooling among the 175,438 students in Alaska are elementary school (40,741 | 23.2%), high school (38,621 | 22.0%), and middle school (38,206 | 21.8%).
School Enrollment in Alaska
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10,0865.8%
Kindergarten9,0785.2%
Elementary School40,74123.2%
Middle School38,20621.8%
High School38,62122.0%
College / Undergraduate30,49717.4%
Graduate / Professional8,2094.7%
Total175,438100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alaska

Out of a total of 175,438 students who are enrolled in schools in Alaska, 27,368 (15.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 148,070 (84.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,904 (38.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24,731 (88.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alaska
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,639 (61.5%)2,904 (38.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old40,671 (85.1%)7,149 (14.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds42,011 (87.9%)5,772 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds24,731 (88.4%)3,229 (11.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds8,416 (87.5%)1,206 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9,479 (83.8%)1,829 (16.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9,891 (81.2%)2,295 (18.8%)
35 Years and over8,232 (73.4%)2,984 (26.6%)
Total148,070 (84.4%)27,368 (15.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alaska

Business (22,680 | 14.0%), education (21,076 | 13.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (17,090 | 10.5%), science & technology (16,956 | 10.4%), and social sciences (13,183 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 162,381 individuals in Alaska who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alaska
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,0443.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural17,09010.5%
Physical & Health Sciences7,6324.7%
Psychology7,6784.7%
Social Sciences13,1838.1%
Engineering11,6947.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0940.7%
Science & Technology16,95610.4%
Business22,68014.0%
Education21,07613.0%
Literature & Languages7,0884.4%
Liberal Arts & History9,1545.6%
Visual & Performing Arts5,4273.3%
Communications4,1192.5%
Arts & Humanities12,4667.7%
Total162,381100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alaska

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alaska

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alaska are males with 2 vehicles (72,792, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (58,202, making up 48.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alaska
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9,504 (5.3%)8,034 (5.3%)
1 Vehicle36,192 (20.0%)35,939 (23.8%)
2 Vehicles72,792 (40.3%)58,202 (38.5%)
3 Vehicles37,558 (20.8%)29,480 (19.5%)
4 Vehicles14,799 (8.2%)12,021 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles9,988 (5.5%)7,498 (5.0%)
Total180,833 (100.0%)151,174 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alaska

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alaska are 15 to 19 minutes (62,124 commuters, 19.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (61,175 commuters, 19.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (56,761 commuters, 17.6%).
Commute Time in Alaska
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes25,6638.0%
5 to 9 Minutes56,76117.6%
10 to 14 Minutes61,17519.0%
15 to 19 Minutes62,12419.3%
20 to 24 Minutes44,72913.9%
25 to 29 Minutes15,1644.7%
30 to 34 Minutes22,5457.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3,3961.1%
40 to 44 Minutes4,4331.4%
45 to 59 Minutes10,8763.4%
60 to 89 Minutes8,9752.8%
90 or more Minutes6,9452.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Alaska

The most common commute times in Alaska are 15 to 19 minutes (34,094 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (28,030 commuters, 20.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alaska
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes14,143 (7.7%)11,520 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes32,511 (17.7%)24,250 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes33,933 (18.5%)27,242 (19.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes34,094 (18.6%)28,030 (20.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes24,119 (13.1%)20,610 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes8,916 (4.9%)6,248 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,517 (6.8%)10,028 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,177 (1.2%)1,219 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,425 (1.3%)2,008 (1.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,186 (3.9%)3,690 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,191 (3.4%)2,784 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes5,434 (3.0%)1,511 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alaska

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alaska are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (25,901, 14.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (26,863, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alaska
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,380 (5.7%)4,757 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9,345 (5.1%)3,031 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13,144 (7.2%)4,448 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15,961 (8.7%)7,219 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM16,944 (9.2%)10,519 (7.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22,238 (12.1%)18,398 (13.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM25,901 (14.1%)26,863 (19.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM17,123 (9.3%)17,034 (12.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM9,996 (5.4%)10,270 (7.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11,518 (6.3%)12,474 (9.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5,554 (3.0%)5,283 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,646 (1.4%)2,586 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11,391 (6.2%)8,536 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM11,505 (6.3%)7,722 (5.6%)
Total183,646 (100.0%)139,140 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alaska

Occupancy by Ownership in Alaska

Of the total 264,376 dwellings in Alaska, owner-occupied units account for 175,198 (66.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 89,178 (33.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alaska
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units175,19866.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units89,17833.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units264,376100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alaska

Occupancy by Household Size in Alaska
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household72,80227.5%
2-Person Household88,73433.6%
3-Person Household38,90714.7%
4+ Person Household63,93324.2%
Total Housing Units264,376100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alaska

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alaska
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household40,862 (56.1%)31,940 (43.9%)
2-Person Household62,254 (70.2%)26,480 (29.8%)
3-Person Household26,400 (67.8%)12,507 (32.2%)
4+ Person Household45,682 (71.5%)18,251 (28.5%)
Total Housing Units175,198 (66.3%)89,178 (33.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alaska

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alaska
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8,098 (58.2%)5,813 (41.8%)
High School Diploma37,705 (58.7%)26,524 (41.3%)
College/Associate Degree61,681 (63.1%)36,131 (36.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher67,714 (76.6%)20,710 (23.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alaska

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alaska
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years59,71522.6%
35 to 44 Years48,99618.5%
45 to 54 Years45,38317.2%
55 to 64 Years51,57419.5%
65 to 74 Years39,98315.1%
75 to 84 Years14,9215.6%
85 Years and Over3,8041.4%
Total264,376100.0%

Housing Finances in Alaska

Median Income by Occupancy in Alaska

Median Income by Occupancy in Alaska
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied175,198 (66.3%)$105,120
Renter-Occupied89,178 (33.7%)$60,188
Average264,376 (100.0%)$86,370

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alaska

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alaska
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,146 (1.8%)3,492 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,624 (0.9%)1,970 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,858 (1.6%)3,674 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,510 (2.0%)4,886 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,478 (2.0%)3,371 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,852 (3.9%)7,786 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99912,836 (7.3%)11,998 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99923,674 (13.5%)17,870 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,968 (14.2%)12,622 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99937,966 (21.7%)14,022 (15.7%)
$150,000 or more54,286 (31.0%)7,487 (8.4%)
Total175,198 (100.0%)89,178 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alaska

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alaska
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009,915 (5.7%)1,088 (1.2%)
$300 to $49913,945 (8.0%)3,342 (3.7%)
$500 to $79923,305 (13.3%)6,790 (7.6%)
$800 to $99913,480 (7.7%)9,003 (10.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49924,323 (13.9%)29,138 (32.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99929,618 (16.9%)18,169 (20.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49925,415 (14.5%)9,081 (10.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99916,129 (9.2%)3,584 (4.0%)
$3,000 or more19,068 (10.9%)1,443 (1.6%)
Total175,198 (100.0%)89,178 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alaska

Housing Structures in Alaska

Housing Structures in Alaska
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached164,52762.2%
Single Unit, Attached22,8258.6%
2 Unit Apartments14,2885.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19,0367.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12,4574.7%
10 or more Apartments20,8517.9%
Mobile Home / Other10,3923.9%
Total264,376100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alaska

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alaska
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached141,454 (86.0%)23,073 (14.0%)
Single Unit, Attached12,857 (56.3%)9,968 (43.7%)
2 Unit Apartments4,556 (31.9%)9,732 (68.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,660 (14.0%)16,376 (86.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,469 (19.8%)9,988 (80.2%)
10 or more Apartments3,769 (18.1%)17,082 (81.9%)
Mobile Home / Other7,433 (71.5%)2,959 (28.5%)
Total175,198 (66.3%)89,178 (33.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alaska

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alaska
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,453 (1.4%)6,419 (7.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms15,785 (9.0%)25,773 (28.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms62,945 (35.9%)39,773 (44.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms53,747 (30.7%)12,500 (14.0%)
8 or more Rooms40,268 (23.0%)4,713 (5.3%)
Total175,198 (100.0%)89,178 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alaska

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alaska
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas95,132 (54.3%)35,437 (39.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,477 (2.0%)2,419 (2.7%)
Electricity12,655 (7.2%)23,394 (26.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene51,724 (29.5%)22,951 (25.7%)
Coal or Coke276 (0.2%)291 (0.3%)
All other Fuels11,652 (6.7%)3,446 (3.9%)
No Fuel Used282 (0.2%)1,240 (1.4%)
Total175,198 (100.0%)89,178 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alaska

Household Vehicle Usage in Alaska
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10,450 (6.0%)13,697 (15.4%)
1 Vehicle41,753 (23.8%)40,481 (45.4%)
2 Vehicles69,896 (39.9%)26,856 (30.1%)
3 or more Vehicles53,099 (30.3%)8,144 (9.1%)
Total175,198 (100.0%)89,178 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alaska

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alaska

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units68,390106,808
Median Property Value$267,600$341,700
Median Household Income$78,358$39,309
Monthly Housing Costs$652$18,957
Real Estate Taxes$2,860$9,738

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alaska

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alaska
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008,401 (12.3%)1,167 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9995,380 (7.9%)1,697 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99925,216 (36.9%)38,413 (36.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99919,605 (28.7%)47,481 (44.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9996,821 (10.0%)13,991 (13.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,895 (2.8%)2,944 (2.8%)
$1,000,000 or more1,072 (1.6%)1,115 (1.0%)
Total68,390 (100.0%)106,808 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alaska

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alaska
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,282 (4.8%)868 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,869 (10.0%)1,488 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,360 (6.4%)2,977 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,624 (11.2%)2,492 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,741 (15.7%)5,212 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,202 (13.5%)12,933 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99911,335 (16.6%)15,766 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more14,977 (21.9%)26,631 (24.9%)
Total68,390 (100.0%)106,808 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alaska

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alaska
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x22,470 (32.9%)120,033 (112.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x11,281 (16.5%)29,873 (28.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x8,581 (12.6%)29,759 (27.9%)
4.0x or more25,396 (37.1%)17,841 (16.7%)
Total68,390 (100.0%)106,808 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alaska

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alaska
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,841 (11.5%)283 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4996,181 (9.0%)4,181 (3.9%)
$800 to $1,49933,700 (49.3%)6,630 (6.2%)
Total68,390 (100.0%)106,808 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alaska

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alaska

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alaska
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years54,387 (91.7%)4,932 (8.3%)
6 to 18 Years117,133 (91.1%)11,477 (8.9%)
19 to 25 Years50,499 (79.8%)12,767 (20.2%)
26 to 34 Years75,427 (80.1%)18,684 (19.9%)
35 to 44 Years80,918 (86.3%)12,803 (13.7%)
45 to 54 Years73,098 (87.0%)10,950 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years80,860 (89.0%)9,953 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years61,971 (98.6%)887 (1.4%)
75 Years and older29,537 (99.6%)109 (0.4%)
Total623,830 (88.3%)82,562 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alaska

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alaska
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born54,387 (91.7%)4,932 (8.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen117,133 (91.1%)11,477 (8.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen50,499 (79.8%)12,767 (20.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alaska

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alaska
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00046,382 (84.8%)8,316 (15.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99971,209 (86.1%)11,529 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99984,170 (86.2%)13,510 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99985,929 (86.6%)13,352 (13.5%)
$100,000 and over321,531 (90.6%)33,419 (9.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alaska

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alaska
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624,936 (42.0%)33,746 (56.9%)
6 to 18 Years46,951 (36.5%)79,983 (62.2%)
19 to 25 Years13,325 (21.1%)40,298 (63.7%)
25 to 34 Years22,477 (23.9%)58,239 (61.9%)
35 to 44 Years19,897 (21.2%)66,745 (71.2%)
45 to 54 Years16,339 (19.4%)61,837 (73.6%)
55 to 64 Years23,174 (25.5%)64,516 (71.0%)
65 to 74 Years58,440 (93.0%)39,465 (62.8%)
75 Years and over29,248 (98.7%)17,690 (59.7%)
Total254,787 (36.1%)462,519 (65.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alaska

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alaska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years163 (0.6%)162 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years4,183 (6.3%)2,494 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years5,906 (6.9%)6,686 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years20,300 (14.6%)16,160 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years10,627 (32.6%)7,466 (24.7%)
75 Years and over7,013 (51.9%)7,834 (48.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alaska

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alaska: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years139 (0.5%)142 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years371 (0.6%)374 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years927 (1.1%)868 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years8,208 (5.9%)3,925 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years6,739 (20.7%)2,454 (8.1%)
75 Years and over4,780 (35.4%)3,569 (22.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alaska: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56 (0.2%)96 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years437 (0.6%)634 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,200 (1.4%)1,487 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years3,499 (2.5%)3,639 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,036 (6.2%)1,517 (5.0%)
75 Years and over1,773 (13.1%)1,820 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alaska: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,463 (5.2%)1,606 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,579 (4.2%)4,012 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,902 (5.0%)5,716 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,694 (5.2%)1,944 (6.4%)
75 Years and over1,845 (13.7%)2,532 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alaska: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years250 (0.4%)274 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years881 (1.0%)1,078 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years7,568 (5.4%)8,304 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,643 (14.2%)4,625 (15.3%)
75 Years and over4,011 (29.7%)5,340 (33.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alaska: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years496 (0.7%)430 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years647 (0.8%)736 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,553 (1.8%)2,649 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,012 (3.1%)1,454 (4.8%)
75 Years and over1,655 (12.2%)2,468 (15.3%)

Technology Access in Alaska

Computing Device Access in Alaska

Computing Device Access in Alaska
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop213,85380.9%
Smartphone241,93591.5%
Tablet171,11764.7%
No Computing Device10,3513.9%
Total264,376100.0%

Internet Access in Alaska

Internet Access in Alaska
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet6100.2%
Broadband Home182,10568.9%
Cellular Data Only43,23916.4%
Satellite Internet15,3425.8%
No Internet27,50110.4%
Total264,376100.0%

Alaska Summary

Alaska is the largest state in the United States, covering an area of 663,268 square miles. It is located in the northwest corner of North America, bordered by Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Alaska is known for its rugged terrain, vast wilderness, and abundant wildlife.

History

The history of Alaska dates back thousands of years, with evidence of human habitation in the region as early as 10,000 BC. The first Europeans to explore the area were Russian fur traders, who arrived in the late 18th century. In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, making it the largest land purchase in American history.
Alaska was officially made a U.S. territory in 1912, and in 1959 it became the 49th state. During the 1950s and 1960s, Alaska experienced a period of rapid growth and development, as oil and gas were discovered in the region. This led to an influx of people and money, and the state’s population and economy grew rapidly.

Geography

Alaska is the largest state in the United States, covering an area of 663,268 square miles. It is located in the northwest corner of North America, bordered by Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
Alaska is known for its rugged terrain, with mountains, glaciers, and tundra covering much of the state. The highest point in Alaska is Mount McKinley, which stands at 20,320 feet. The state also has numerous rivers, lakes, and glaciers, as well as numerous islands in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans.

Economy

The economy of Alaska is largely driven by the oil and gas industry, which accounts for about one-third of the state’s GDP. Other major industries include fishing, tourism, and timber.
Alaska is also home to a number of military bases, which provide jobs and economic activity to the state. The state also receives a large amount of federal funding, which helps to support its economy.

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of Alaska was 731,545, making it the 47th most populous state in the United States. The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage, with a population of 291,826.
The majority of Alaska’s population is white (66.2%), followed by Native American (15.2%), Asian (5.2%), and African American (3.2%). The state also has a large population of Hispanic and Latino residents (7.2%).
Alaska is also home to a number of indigenous peoples, including the Inupiat, Yupik, Aleut, and Tlingit. These groups have lived in the region for thousands of years, and continue to play an important role in the state’s culture and economy.

Common Questions

When was Alaska Incorporated?
Alaska was Incorporated into the Union on Jan 3, 1959.
What is the Total Area of Alaska?
Total Area of Alaska is 664,988 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Alaska?
Total Land Area of Alaska is 570,665 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Alaska?
Total Water Area of Alaska is 94,343 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Alaska?
Average Elevation in Alaska is 1,900 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Alaska?
Highest Elevation in Alaska is 20,320 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Alaska?
Lowest Elevation in Alaska is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Alaska?
Population Density in Alaska is 1.3 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Alaska?
Total Population of Alaska is 734,821.
What is the Total Male Population of Alaska?
Total Male Population of Alaska is 386,649.
What is the Total Female Population of Alaska?
Total Female Population of Alaska is 348,172.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alaska?
There are 111.05 Males per 100 Females in Alaska.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alaska?
There are 90.05 Females per 100 Males in Alaska.
What is the Median Population Age in Alaska?
Median Population Age in Alaska is 35.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alaska
Average Family Size in Alaska is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alaska
Average Household Size in Alaska is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alaska?
Per Capita income in Alaska is $42,828.
What is the Median Family Income in Alaska?
Median Family Income in Alaska is $104,081.
What is the Median Household income in Alaska?
Median Household Income in Alaska is $86,370.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alaska?
Income or Wage Gap in Alaska is 24.7%.
Women in Alaska earn 75.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alaska?
Family Income Deficit in Alaska is $10,881.
Families that are below poverty line in Alaska earn $10,881 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alaska?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alaska is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alaska?
There are 382,857 People in the Labor Forcein in Alaska.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alaska?
66.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Alaska.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alaska?
Unemployment Rate in Alaska is 6.4%.