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Lowest labor force participation, Alaska cities · 2020

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

01Wasilla, AKAK10,55655.0%–

02Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68957.0%–

03Sterling, AKAK6,32357.5%–

04North Lakes, AKAK10,22358.2%–

05Palmer, AKAK6,71059.2%–

06Kenai, AKAK7,92459.7%–

07Fishhook, AKAK5,81960.1%–

08Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66360.8%–

09Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97261.0%–

10South Lakes, AKAK6,18062.9%–

11Homer, AKAK6,33163.6%–

12Tanaina, AKAK9,64664.9%–

13College, AKAK11,92466.7%–

14Juneau city and, AKAK31,60967.8%–

15Badger, AKAK18,67768.4%–

16Ketchikan, AKAK7,93969.8%–

17Kodiak, AKAK5,28170.7%–

18Fairbanks, AKAK31,46870.9%–

19Anchorage, AKAK287,15571.2%–

20Sitka city and, AKAK8,31971.2%–

21Bethel, AKAK6,62671.3%–

22Gateway, AKAK6,84572.6%–

23Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88175.6%–

24Steele Creek, AKAK5,92879.4%–

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