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Lowest labor force participation, Alaska cities

Alaska cities with the smallest 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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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020

01Sterling, AKAK6,32353.3%−7%

02Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68954.1%−5%

03Wasilla, AKAK10,55657.3%+4%

04Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66359.1%−3%

05North Lakes, AKAK10,22360.4%+4%

06Homer, AKAK6,33161.2%−4%

07Palmer, AKAK6,71061.2%+3%

08Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97263.8%+5%

09College, AKAK11,92463.8%−4%

10South Lakes, AKAK6,18064.0%+2%

11Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88164.3%−15%

12Fishhook, AKAK5,81964.6%+7%

13Kenai, AKAK7,92466.5%+11%

14Steele Creek, AKAK5,92867.0%−16%

15Juneau city and, AKAK31,60967.2%−1%

16Ketchikan, AKAK7,93968.5%−2%

17Tanaina, AKAK9,64668.8%+6%

18Badger, AKAK18,67768.9%+1%

19Anchorage, AKAK287,15569.8%−2%

20Bethel, AKAK6,62669.8%−2%

21Sitka city and, AKAK8,31970.2%−1%

22Kodiak, AKAK5,28170.9%+0%

23Gateway, AKAK6,84571.1%−2%

24Fairbanks, AKAK31,46871.6%+1%

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