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STATE · ADMITTED 1959 · 2000 CENSUS

Alaska

626,932 residents · 30 counties · 355 cities · 177 census tracts
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Alaska is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $137,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

626,932
+14%since 1990
from 550,043 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+10%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
531K588K644K701K757K1990201020202024Alaska
2024736K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,571
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,408 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,660
+29%since 1990
from $17,610 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$720
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $559 in 1990
US average: $602
62.5%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
37.5% rent
2.7
+17%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(416,133)
Black4%(22,195)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(17,904)
Asian3.5%(19,354)
Diversity Score54.1%(297,729)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(423,788)
Black3.4%(21,073)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(25,852)
Asian3.9%(24,741)
Diversity Score32.7%(204,808)
33
−40%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−30%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Anchorage287,155
2.Juneau city and31,609
3.Fairbanks31,468
4.Knik-Fairview19,972
5.Badger18,677
6.College11,924
7.Wasilla10,556
8.North Lakes10,223
9.Tanaina9,646
10.Meadow Lakes8,689
11.Kalifornsky8,663
12.Sitka city and8,319
Frequently asked

How many people live in Alaska?

Alaska has about 626,932 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alaska?

The typical household in Alaska earns about $51,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alaska expensive?

In Alaska, the median home is worth about $137,400, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Alaska?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alaska?

About 9.4% of people in Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76,889 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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