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Fastest shrinking, Alaska cities

Alaska cities with the steepest population decline since the prior decennial census. This list covers the 22 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2000 2010 2020

RANKPLACESTATEPOPPOPULATION GROWTHVS 2000

01College, AKAK11,924-12.6%−1026%

02Kodiak, AKAK5,281-9.0%+1739%

03Sitka city and, AKAK8,319-4.8%−266%

04Steele Creek, AKAK5,928-3.4%–

05Badger, AKAK18,677-2.3%–

06Palmer, AKAK6,710-0.8%−101%

07Anchorage, AKAK287,155-0.2%−101%

08Ketchikan, AKAK7,939+1.8%−144%

09Fairbanks, AKAK31,468+3.1%−255%

10Juneau city and, AKAK31,609+3.1%−79%

11Gateway, AKAK6,845+3.5%–

12Chena Ridge, AKAK5,881+3.9%–

13Bethel, AKAK6,626+4.0%−76%

14Kenai, AKAK7,924+4.6%−53%

15Sterling, AKAK6,323+5.4%−77%

16Tanaina, AKAK9,646+7.6%–

17Fishhook, AKAK5,819+7.9%–

18Kalifornsky, AKAK8,663+8.1%–

19Homer, AKAK6,331+10.4%+33%

20Wasilla, AKAK10,556+15.6%−56%

21Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,689+21.5%−79%

22Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,972+29.3%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES