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Highest unemployment, Alaska cities

Alaska cities ranked by the highest unemployment rate (2023 ACS). This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYMENT RATEVS 2000

01Homer, AKAK6,3318.7%–

02Kodiak, AKAK5,2818.3%–

03Bethel, AKAK6,6268.3%–

04Wasilla, AKAK10,5568.2%–

05Kenai, AKAK7,9247.4%–

06Chena Ridge, AKAK5,8817.3%–

07North Lakes, AKAK10,2237.1%–

08Badger, AKAK18,6777.1%–

09Palmer, AKAK6,7106.9%–

10Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,6896.8%–

11Sitka city and, AKAK8,3196.8%–

12Fairbanks, AKAK31,4685.7%–

13Kalifornsky, AKAK8,6635.2%–

14South Lakes, AKAK6,1805.2%–

15Sterling, AKAK6,3235.0%–

16Tanaina, AKAK9,6464.9%–

17Anchorage, AKAK287,1554.6%–

18Fishhook, AKAK5,8194.5%–

19College, AKAK11,9244.4%–

20Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,9724.3%–

21Ketchikan, AKAK7,9394.0%–

22Juneau city and, AKAK31,6094.0%–

23Gateway, AKAK6,8453.8%–

24Steele Creek, AKAK5,9280.5%–

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