Alaska

State

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    2024 Population
    735,706
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.8
    0.562% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.1%
    0.431% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $92,788
    3.86% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $352,900
    5.88% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    340,077
    0.586% 1-year growth

    About

    15.1% of the households in Alaska reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.1% of the residents in Alaska are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Alaska are University of Alaska Anchorage (1,698 degrees awarded in 2024), Charter College (1,304 degrees), and University of Alaska Fairbanks (1,136 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Alaska was $352,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

    Most people in Alaska drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Alaska was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Approaching Sawyer Glacier in the Tracy Arm Fjord valley of mountains and waterfalls.

    Population & Diversity

    Alaska is home to a population of 736k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.64% of Alaska residents were born outside of the country (56.2k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (425k people) in Alaska than any other race or ethnicity. There were 97k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 67.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Alaska are Other Native Languages of North America (24,996 households), Spanish (22,437 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (17,356 households).

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 735,706 residents in Alaska.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK (173,485 people), Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK (162,931 people), and Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK (158,358 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Alaska colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    349,590
    Women
    47.5%
    386,116
    Men
    52.5%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 735,706 inhabitants, with 52.5% men, and 47.5% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Alaska.

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    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    97%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Alaska residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Alaska was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alaska
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      425k ± 1.06k
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      97k ± 1.84k
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      67.7k ± 2.65k
    7.31%
    Hispanic Population
    53.8k people

    In 2024, there were 4.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (425k people) in Alaska than any other race or ethnicity. There were 97k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 67.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.31% of the people in Alaska are hispanic (53.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Alaska as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.64%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    56.2k people
    7.75%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    56.9k people

    As of 2024, 7.64% of Alaska residents (56.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alaska was 7.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Other Native Languages of North America
      24,996 households (3.63%)
    2. Spanish
      22,437 households (3.26%)
    3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
      17,356 households (2.52%)

    15.1% of the households in Alaska reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Alaska was Other Native Languages of North America. 3.63% of the households in Alaska reported speaking Other Native Languages of North America at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      22,510 ± 1,220
    2. Vietnam
      14,762 ± 780
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      9,484 ± 764

    Alaska has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89% of the population of Alaska has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 8.91% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 5.28% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 131 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,033 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alaska

    Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1,033 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alaska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    11%
    Uninsured
    41.3%
    Employer Coverage
    18.5%
    Medicaid
    8.91%
    Medicare
    15%
    Non-Group
    5.28%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alaska declined by 1.52% from 11.2% to 11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alaska changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.71 in Alaska.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.3% in Alaska.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.3% in Alaska.

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    Economy

    The economy of Alaska employs 340k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Alaska were Elementary & secondary schools (21,213 people), Construction (20,201 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (17,499 people), and the highest paying industries were Pipeline transportation ($178,340), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($173,095), and Oil & gas extraction ($169,613).

    Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,491. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    150,941
    Women
    44.4%
    189,136
    Men
    55.6%

    The workforce of Alaska in 2024 was 340,077 people, with 44.4% woman, and 55.6% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Alaska.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

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    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 340,077 people working in Alaska. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK (80,579 people), Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK (77,950 people), and Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK (69,771 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Alaska colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    340k
    2024 Value
    0.586%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.586%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alaska grew at a rate of 0.586%, from 338k employees to 340k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alaska, are Other managers (11,280 people), Registered nurses (8,296 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (7,400 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alaska.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Employment by Industries

    340k
    2024 Value
    0.586%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.586%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alaska grew at a rate of 0.586%, from 338k employees to 340k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alaska, are Elementary & secondary schools (21,213 people), Construction (20,201 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (17,499 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alaska, though some of these residents may live in Alaska and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $63,870
    Median earning men ± $1,813
    $47,614
    Median earning women ± $862

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,317), Public Administration ($80,369), and Information ($79,899).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,369), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,910), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,306).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,743
      Construction
    2. 1,395
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 1,295
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.44M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.87M
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $1.72M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. $10.1B
    2. $4.8B
    3. $4.06B

    In 2024, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($4.8B) and Gasoline ($4.06B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alaska products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $38.8B
    2024 Value in Alaska
    $68.3B
    Projected 2050 Value in Alaska
    75.9% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Alaska trade was $38.8B. This is expected to increase 75.9% to $68.3B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alaska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. $5.54B
    2. $2.48B
    3. $2.32B

    In 2024, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $5.54B, followed by Washington with $2.48B and Idaho and $2.32B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    The most partisan county was Anchorage Municipality, AK with 65.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Alaska is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for Alaska
    54.5% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Alaska
    1. 65.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    2. 60.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. 52.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alaska was Anchorage Municipality, AK with 65.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Alaska colored by their party leaning.

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    US Senators from Alaska

    Lisa Murkowski
    Senator from Alaska3
    Assumed office on December 20, 2002
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
    Dan Sullivan
    Senator from Alaska2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representatives from Alaska

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Alaska is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Alaska have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Alaska awarded 5,107 degrees. The student population of Alaska in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 8,759 male students and 14,236 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Alaska are White (2,567 and 51.2%), Hispanic or Latino (631 and 12.6%), Two or More Races (505 and 10.1%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (504 and 10%).

    The largest universities in Alaska by number of degrees awarded are University of Alaska Anchorage (1,698 and 33.2%), Charter College (1,304 and 25.5%), and University of Alaska Fairbanks (1,136 and 22.2%).

    The most popular majors in Alaska are Medical Assistant (538 and 10.5%), General Business Administration & Management (349 and 6.83%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (349 and 6.83%).

    The median tuition costs are $14,675 for private four year colleges, and $6,721 and $21,465 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Alaska, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 22,995 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 22,995 students enrolled in Alaska, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,721 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 147 degrees awarded
    2. 125 degrees awarded
    3. 99 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alaska was General Business Administration & Management with 147 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alaska according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 1,698 degrees awarded
    2. 1,304 degrees awarded
    3. 1,136 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alaska Anchorage with 1,698 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,892 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alaska, which is 0.588 times less than the 3,215 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,567 degrees mean that there were 4.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 631 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,341) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,616) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.687% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.618% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Alaska in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (172k), Some college (137k), and Bachelors Degree (101k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Alaska was $352,900 in 2024, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $333,300 to $352,900, a 5.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Alaska is 66.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Alaska have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alaska is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alaska. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.633%.

    Property

    $352,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,735
    $180,833
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,829

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alaska the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.8% of the housing units in Alaska were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $92,788
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,232
    271k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,886

    In 2024, the median household income of the 271k households in Alaska grew to $92,788 from the previous year's value of $89,336.

    The following chart displays the households in Alaska distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (65%)
    2. Carpooled (11.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.75%)

    In 2024, 65% of workers in Alaska drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (9.75%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Alaska have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Alaska have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Alaska distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alaska have 2 cars.

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    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alaska. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.633%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alaska (72.8k out of 718k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alaska is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.5% of the children was living in poverty in Alaska. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.8%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 720 in Alaska. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 95.5% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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