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STATE · ADMITTED 1959 · 2010 ACS

Alaska

710,231 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 $66,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $229,100.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
710,231
+13%since 2000
from 626,932 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
531K588K644K701K757K1990201020202024Alaska
2024736K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,521
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,726
+36%since 2000
from $22,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+29%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(423,788)
Black3.4%(21,073)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(25,852)
Asian3.9%(24,741)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(204,808)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(455,320)
Black3.1%(21,949)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(39,249)
Asian5.3%(37,459)
Other21.9%(155,833)
Diversity Score66.7%(473,655)
Diversity Score
67
+104%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 710,231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alaska?

The typical household in Alaska earns about $66,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alaska expensive?

In Alaska, the median home is worth about $229,100, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Alaska?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alaska?

About 9.5% 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 160,188 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
AnchorageJuneau city andFairbanksKnik-FairviewBadgerCollegeWasillaNorth Lakes
All 30 counties
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Metro areas
AnchorageFairbanksJuneau city andKetchikan
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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