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Highest labor force participation, Alaska cities

Alaska cities ranked by the share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 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 2020

01Fairbanks, AKAK31,46871.6%+1%

02Gateway, AKAK6,84571.1%−2%

03Kodiak, AKAK5,28170.9%+0%

04Sitka city and, AKAK8,31970.2%−1%

05Bethel, AKAK6,62669.8%−2%

06Anchorage, AKAK287,15569.8%−2%

07Badger, AKAK18,67768.9%+1%

08Tanaina, AKAK9,64668.8%+6%

09Ketchikan, AKAK7,93968.5%−2%

10Juneau city and, AKAK31,60967.2%−1%

11Steele Creek, AKAK5,92867.0%−16%

12Kenai, AKAK7,92466.5%+11%

13Fishhook, AKAK5,81964.6%+7%

14Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88164.3%−15%

15South Lakes, AKAK6,18064.0%+2%

16College, AKAK11,92463.8%−4%

17Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97263.8%+5%

18Palmer, AKAK6,71061.2%+3%

19Homer, AKAK6,33161.2%−4%

20North Lakes, AKAK10,22360.4%+4%

21Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66359.1%−3%

22Wasilla, AKAK10,55657.3%+4%

23Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68954.1%−5%

24Sterling, AKAK6,32353.3%−7%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES