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Highest labor force participation, Alaska cities · 2020

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

01Steele Creek, AKAK5,92879.4%–

02Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88175.6%–

03Gateway, AKAK6,84572.6%–

04Bethel, AKAK6,62671.3%–

05Sitka city and, AKAK8,31971.2%–

06Anchorage, AKAK287,15571.2%–

07Fairbanks, AKAK31,46870.9%–

08Kodiak, AKAK5,28170.7%–

09Ketchikan, AKAK7,93969.8%–

10Badger, AKAK18,67768.4%–

11Juneau city and, AKAK31,60967.8%–

12College, AKAK11,92466.7%–

13Tanaina, AKAK9,64664.9%–

14Homer, AKAK6,33163.6%–

15South Lakes, AKAK6,18062.9%–

16Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97261.0%–

17Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66360.8%–

18Fishhook, AKAK5,81960.1%–

19Kenai, AKAK7,92459.7%–

20Palmer, AKAK6,71059.2%–

21North Lakes, AKAK10,22358.2%–

22Sterling, AKAK6,32357.5%–

23Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68957.0%–

24Wasilla, AKAK10,55655.0%–

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