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Highest labor force participation, Alaska cities

Alaska cities ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Fairbanks, AKAK31,46871.6%–

02Gateway, AKAK6,84571.1%–

03Kodiak, AKAK5,28170.9%–

04Sitka city and, AKAK8,31970.2%–

05Bethel, AKAK6,62669.8%–

06Anchorage, AKAK287,15569.8%–

07Badger, AKAK18,67768.9%–

08Tanaina, AKAK9,64668.8%–

09Ketchikan, AKAK7,93968.5%–

10Juneau city and, AKAK31,60967.2%–

11Steele Creek, AKAK5,92867.0%–

12Kenai, AKAK7,92466.5%–

13Fishhook, AKAK5,81964.6%–

14Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88164.3%–

15South Lakes, AKAK6,18064.0%–

16College, AKAK11,92463.8%–

17Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97263.8%–

18Palmer, AKAK6,71061.2%–

19Homer, AKAK6,33161.2%–

20North Lakes, AKAK10,22360.4%–

21Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66359.1%–

22Wasilla, AKAK10,55657.3%–

23Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68954.1%–

24Sterling, AKAK6,32353.3%–

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