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Lowest labor force participation, Alaska cities

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

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Sterling, AKAK6,32353.3%–

02Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68954.1%–

03Wasilla, AKAK10,55657.3%–

04Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66359.1%–

05North Lakes, AKAK10,22360.4%–

06Homer, AKAK6,33161.2%–

07Palmer, AKAK6,71061.2%–

08Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97263.8%–

09College, AKAK11,92463.8%–

10South Lakes, AKAK6,18064.0%–

11Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88164.3%–

12Fishhook, AKAK5,81964.6%–

13Kenai, AKAK7,92466.5%–

14Steele Creek, AKAK5,92867.0%–

15Juneau city and, AKAK31,60967.2%–

16Ketchikan, AKAK7,93968.5%–

17Tanaina, AKAK9,64668.8%–

18Badger, AKAK18,67768.9%–

19Anchorage, AKAK287,15569.8%–

20Bethel, AKAK6,62669.8%–

21Sitka city and, AKAK8,31970.2%–

22Kodiak, AKAK5,28170.9%–

23Gateway, AKAK6,84571.1%–

24Fairbanks, AKAK31,46871.6%–

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