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Lowest median household income, Alaska cities

Alaska cities with the lowest median household income in the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 24 is $98,141. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Badger, AK, up 9 places to #12.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMEVS 2000

01▲2Wasilla, AKAK10,556$67,234+39%

02▼1Palmer, AKAK6,710$72,201+58%

03▲1Fairbanks, AKAK31,468$73,534+81%

04▼2Homer, AKAK6,331$74,449+74%

05▲4Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,689$81,699+99%

06▲2College, AKAK11,924$83,895+48%

07▼2Ketchikan, AKAK7,939$85,275+86%

08▼2Kenai, AKAK7,924$87,083+89%

09▼2Kodiak, AKAK5,281$90,292+64%

10▲5Kalifornsky, AKAK8,663$93,508+70%

11▲8Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,972$96,437+85%

12▲9Badger, AKAK18,677$97,183–

13▲4South Lakes, AKAK6,180$98,141–

14▲4Juneau city and, AKAK31,609$101,661+64%

15▼5North Lakes, AKAK10,223$101,679–

16▼4Sitka city and, AKAK8,319$101,727+96%

17▲3Sterling, AKAK6,323$102,415+115%

18▼4Anchorage, AKAK287,155$103,284+86%

19▼8Tanaina, AKAK9,646$105,536+64%

20▼7Fishhook, AKAK5,819$111,375+102%

21▼5Bethel, AKAK6,626$117,255+105%

22▲2Steele Creek, AKAK5,928$121,364–

23▼1Chena Ridge, AKAK5,881$133,775–

24▼1Gateway, AKAK6,845$137,772+128%

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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES