Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Alaska had a total population of 735,706, with a median household income of $92,788, which is 15% higher than the national average. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Alaska Quick Facts

Population 735,706

Median Household Income $92,788

Median Home Value $352,900

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 35.8 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.7%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Counties 30

Cities/Places 326

Population 735,706

Median Income $92,788 15% higher than national

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Alaska Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	733,971	735,706	+0.2%
Median household income	$89,336	$92,788	+3.9%
Median home value	$333,300	$352,900	+5.9%

Median Household Income

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.2%

$25K-$50K 13.9%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 46.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

12.0%

$200K+

14.6%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%

66.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,419/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

24.7%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

21.1%

75+

4.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Largest Cities in Alaska

#	City	Population	Median Income	Poverty
1	Anchorage	288,976	$103,284	8.9%
2	Fairbanks	32,083	$73,534	8.7%
3	Juneau	31,794	$101,661	8.9%
4	Knik-Fairview	19,972	$96,437	9.2%
5	Badger	18,677	$97,183	4.2%
6	College	11,924	$83,895	6.5%
7	North Lakes	10,223	$101,679	7.3%
8	Wasilla	9,720	$67,234	17.5%
9	Tanaina	9,646	$105,536	8.6%
10	Meadow Lakes	8,689	$81,699	14.1%

Richest Cities in Alaska

#	City	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+
1	Gateway	$137,772	$446,200	35.0%
2	Chena Ridge	$133,775	$395,500	47.8%
3	Unalaska	$131,964	$462,400	17.9%
4	Steele Creek	$121,364	$348,400	35.3%
5	Farm Loop	$119,375	$431,300	37.4%
6	Bethel	$117,255	$360,200	24.5%
7	Utqiaġvik	$115,313	$311,400	16.4%
8	Nome	$113,646	$356,900	22.1%
9	Fishhook	$111,375	$416,300	29.8%
10	Kotzebue	$110,357	$288,400	18.7%

Most Affordable Cities in Alaska

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#	City	Ratio	Home Value	Income
1	King Cove	1.6x	$99,800	$61,645
2	Quinhagak	1.9x	$94,400	$50,208
3	Sand Point	2.3x	$189,100	$81,563
4	Metlakatla	2.3x	$167,600	$72,279
5	Farmers Loop	2.5x	$279,800	$109,950
6	Kotzebue	2.6x	$288,400	$110,357
7	Utqiaġvik	2.7x	$311,400	$115,313
8	Goldstream	2.8x	$289,600	$103,589
9	Steele Creek	2.9x	$348,400	$121,364
10	Chena Ridge	3.0x	$395,500	$133,775

Explore Alaska Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Alaska (30)

30 results


Anchorage Municipality	288,976	$103,284	8.9%	$395,900
Matanuska-Susitna Borough	112,988	$94,031	10.0%	$346,600
Fairbanks North Star Borough	95,460	$88,267	6.1%	$298,200
Kenai Peninsula Borough	60,413	$80,538	11.8%	$323,200
Juneau City and Borough	31,794	$101,661	8.9%	$449,300
Bethel Census Area	18,394	$73,996	25.6%	$168,100
Ketchikan Gateway Borough	13,768	$92,885	8.7%	$393,300
Kodiak Island Borough	12,771	$86,250	8.7%	$412,300
North Slope Borough	10,810	$95,694	11.1%	$218,300
Nome Census Area	9,866	$78,681	21.5%	$211,200
Sitka City and Borough	8,368	$101,727	7.5%	$450,300
Kusilvak Census Area	8,176	$51,471	32.4%	$84,300
Northwest Arctic Borough	7,441	$84,018	17.9%	$199,100
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area	7,068	$73,882	12.7%	$282,000
Chugach Census Area	6,862	$90,509	5.9%	$346,200
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	5,715	$61,156	12.7%	$225,300
Aleutians West Census Area	5,235	$135,500	11.3%	$434,700
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area	5,195	$55,741	16.0%	$98,500
Dillingham Census Area	4,724	$78,533	19.5%	$159,000
Aleutians East Borough	3,491	$65,365	13.2%	$135,500
Petersburg Borough	3,409	$75,125	7.0%	$315,100
Copper River Census Area	2,626	$79,250	8.7%	$292,800
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	2,311	$61,406	14.2%	$262,800
Wrangell City and Borough	2,088	$63,750	12.1%	$296,400
Haines Borough	2,086	$86,927	5.5%	$293,300

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All Cities & Places in Alaska (326)

326 results


Anchorage	288,976	$103,284	8.9%	$395,900
Fairbanks	32,083	$73,534	8.7%	$268,400
Juneau	31,794	$101,661	8.9%	$449,300
Knik-Fairview	19,972	$96,437	9.2%	$340,200
Badger	18,677	$97,183	4.2%	$310,600
College	11,924	$83,895	6.5%	$297,500
North Lakes	10,223	$101,679	7.3%	$357,600
Wasilla	9,720	$67,234	17.5%	$358,400
Tanaina	9,646	$105,536	8.6%	$328,500
Meadow Lakes	8,689	$81,699	14.1%	$323,100
Kalifornsky	8,663	$93,508	8.6%	$336,800
Sitka	8,368	$101,727	7.5%	$450,300
Ketchikan	8,078	$85,275	11.2%	$352,400
Kenai	7,641	$87,083	13.2%	$283,900
Gateway	6,845	$137,772	4.5%	$446,200
Sterling	6,323	$102,415	4.5%	$353,400
Bethel	6,312	$117,255	11.6%	$360,200
Palmer	6,268	$72,201	13.0%	$294,900
South Lakes	6,180	$98,141	7.6%	$377,500
Steele Creek	5,928	$121,364	3.3%	$348,400
Chena Ridge	5,881	$133,775	2.8%	$395,500
Homer	5,877	$74,449	11.8%	$388,400
Fishhook	5,819	$111,375	9.2%	$416,300
Kodiak	5,447	$90,292	7.5%	$347,100
Farmers Loop	4,954	$109,950	1.8%	$279,800

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Population Overview

Alaska has a total population of 735,706, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Alaska is 35.8 years. This is 8% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Alaska is $92,788. This is 15% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 19% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 12% higher than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $352,900. Housing costs are 6% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alaska is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.3%) is well below the national average of 19.3%.

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Alaska come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alaska?

Alaska has a total population of 735,706 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Alaska?

The median household income in Alaska is $92,788, which is 15% higher than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Alaska?

Alaska has 326 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 30 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Alaska?

The poverty rate in Alaska is 10.1%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Alaska?

The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage with a population of 288,976.