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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%+0.6 pts

02Gateway, AKAK6,84571.1%−1.5 pts

03Kodiak, AKAK5,28170.9%+0.2 pts

04Sitka city and, AKAK8,31970.2%−1.0 pts

05Bethel, AKAK6,62669.8%−1.5 pts

06Anchorage, AKAK287,15569.8%−1.4 pts

07Badger, AKAK18,67768.9%+0.5 pts

08Tanaina, AKAK9,64668.8%+3.8 pts

09Ketchikan, AKAK7,93968.5%−1.2 pts

10Juneau city and, AKAK31,60967.2%−0.6 pts

11Steele Creek, AKAK5,92867.0%−12.3 pts

12Kenai, AKAK7,92466.5%+6.8 pts

13Fishhook, AKAK5,81964.6%+4.5 pts

14Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88164.3%−11.3 pts

15South Lakes, AKAK6,18064.0%+1.1 pts

16College, AKAK11,92463.8%−2.8 pts

17Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97263.8%+2.8 pts

18Palmer, AKAK6,71061.2%+2.0 pts

19Homer, AKAK6,33161.2%−2.4 pts

20North Lakes, AKAK10,22360.4%+2.3 pts

21Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66359.1%−1.7 pts

22Wasilla, AKAK10,55657.3%+2.4 pts

23Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68954.1%−2.9 pts

24Sterling, AKAK6,32353.3%−4.3 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES