RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 24 SHOWN OF 24

Most transient, Alaska cities · 2020

Alaska cities ranked by the smallest share of residents living in the same house as one year earlier (2020 ACS) — the places where people move the most. 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

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLIVING IN THE SAME HOUSE AS 1 YEAR AGOVS –

01Fairbanks, AKAK31,46871.5%–

02South Lakes, AKAK6,18076.8%–

03Sitka city and, AKAK8,31977.9%–

04Bethel, AKAK6,62680.1%–

05Wasilla, AKAK10,55680.3%–

06Kenai, AKAK7,92480.4%–

07College, AKAK11,92481.0%–

08Anchorage, AKAK287,15581.2%–

09Tanaina, AKAK9,64681.3%–

10Homer, AKAK6,33181.7%–

11Palmer, AKAK6,71082.4%–

12Ketchikan, AKAK7,93982.9%–

13Kodiak, AKAK5,28183.2%–

14Juneau city and, AKAK31,60983.4%–

15Steele Creek, AKAK5,92884.5%–

16Chena Ridge, AKAK5,88185.3%–

17Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,97285.5%–

18Badger, AKAK18,67785.6%–

19Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,68986.3%–

20North Lakes, AKAK10,22386.6%–

21Gateway, AKAK6,84586.8%–

22Kalifornsky, AKAK8,66387.3%–

23Fishhook, AKAK5,81992.2%–

24Sterling, AKAK6,32393.6%–

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