RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 24 SHOWN OF 24

Most healthcare & education jobs, Alaska cities · 2020

Alaska cities ranked by the share of employed residents working in educational services, healthcare, and social assistance (2020 ACS). This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPEDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICESVS 2010

01Steele Creek, AKAK5,9284.9%+3.4 pts

02Sterling, AKAK6,3234.7%+2.8 pts

03Wasilla, AKAK10,5562.6%+1.8 pts

04Tanaina, AKAK9,6462.0%+0.9 pts

05Gateway, AKAK6,8451.6%−0.8 pts

06Homer, AKAK6,3311.6%−0.3 pts

07College, AKAK11,9241.6%+0.9 pts

08Ketchikan, AKAK7,9391.6%+0.0 pts

09Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,6891.6%+1.0 pts

10Kodiak, AKAK5,2811.5%+1.0 pts

11Fairbanks, AKAK31,4681.5%+0.6 pts

12Badger, AKAK18,6771.3%+0.2 pts

13Chena Ridge, AKAK5,8811.2%−0.0 pts

14Anchorage, AKAK287,1551.1%+0.6 pts

15Fishhook, AKAK5,8191.1%−0.1 pts

16North Lakes, AKAK10,2231.0%–

17Kenai, AKAK7,9240.9%−0.9 pts

18Juneau city and, AKAK31,6090.8%−0.7 pts

19Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,9720.7%−0.2 pts

20Palmer, AKAK6,7100.7%−0.4 pts

21Bethel, AKAK6,6260.3%−0.2 pts

22Sitka city and, AKAK8,3190.2%−0.4 pts

23South Lakes, AKAK6,1800.0%–

24Kalifornsky, AKAK8,6630.0%−3.0 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS