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Most unemployed people, Alaska cities

Alaska cities with the most unemployed people in the civilian labor force, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the unemployment rate. This list covers the 24 cities in Alaska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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RANKPLACESTATEPOPUNEMPLOYED RESIDENTSVS 2020

01Anchorage, AKAK287,1556,801−16%

02Fairbanks, AKAK31,468748−30%

03Juneau city and, AKAK31,609687−9%

04Badger, AKAK18,677631−20%

05Knik-Fairview, AKAK19,972391−37%

06Wasilla, AKAK10,556355−32%

07North Lakes, AKAK10,223335+1%

08Sitka city and, AKAK8,319313+25%

09Kenai, AKAK7,924293+0%

10Bethel, AKAK6,626265−17%

11Homer, AKAK6,331252−2%

12Meadow Lakes, AKAK8,689250−37%

13Kodiak, AKAK5,281246+39%

14Tanaina, AKAK9,646245−53%

15College, AKAK11,924234−22%

16Chena Ridge, AKAK5,881210+36%

17Kalifornsky, AKAK8,663209+37%

18Palmer, AKAK6,710209−46%

19Ketchikan, AKAK7,939176−44%

20South Lakes, AKAK6,180156−48%

21Sterling, AKAK6,323137−55%

22Fishhook, AKAK5,819122−53%

23Gateway, AKAK6,845119−45%

24Steele Creek, AKAK5,92815−96%

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