Alaska
StatePopulation: 733,406 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Alaska from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Alaska
- What is the median household income in Alaska?
- The median household income in Alaska is $89,336 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Alaska?
- The poverty rate in Alaska is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Alaska?
- $333,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Alaska?
- The median gross rent in Alaska is $1,388 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Alaska residents have a college degree?
- 31.2% of adults in Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
733,971
Median Income
$89,336
Median Home Value
$333,300
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.8%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,696 (+15.1%)
Home Value:
+$62,900 (+23.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.5 pp (-6.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.6 pp (+5.4%)
Unemployment:
-1.4 pp (-19.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
733,971
Median Age
35.0
Female
47.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 58.3%
Black 3.1%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Other 2.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
3.7%
Korean
0.6%
Chinese
0.3%
Japanese
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.6%
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$89,336
±$1,374
Per Capita Income
$109,385
Median Family Income
$108,134
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Child Poverty Rate
10.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
5.2%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
15.2%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
19.6%
$150–200k
11.3%
$200k+
13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
327,610
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Renter-Occupied
33.4%
Vacancy Rate
18.2%
Median Home Value
$333,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,388
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.6%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.9%
5-Year
+41.4%
HPI (2025 Q4)
486.7
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.7%
$50–100k
3.7%
$100–200k
4.5%
$200–300k
22.3%
$300–500k
39.1%
$500k–$1M
16.9%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.0%
$500–1k
17.7%
$1–1.5k
35.0%
$1.5–2k
23.3%
$2–2.5k
12.0%
$2.5–3.5k
4.9%
$3.5k+
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.1%
1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
36.3%
3+
23.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.0%
Single-fam. att.
7.8%
2–4 units
5.3%
5–19 units
4.5%
20+ units
4.9%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.8%
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
22.3%
2000–2009
15.7%
2010+
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.2%
Graduate Degree
11.6%
Some College / Associate
24.2%
Less Than High School
2.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Work from Home
8.8%
Self-Employed
6.2%
Government Workers
25.2%
Private For-Profit
68.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.3%
Public Admin
11.4%
Retail
10.1%
Transportation
9.1%
Prof. Services
8.5%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Construction
7.2%
Agriculture
5.1%
Finance
4.1%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
Management
39.3%
Sales
19.2%
Food Prep
17.5%
Production
12.6%
Construction
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.5 min
Drove Alone
65.6%
Carpool
11.9%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
8.8%
Walked
7.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
267,865
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
13.8%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
9.0%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 24.3%
Working age (18–64): 75.7%
65 and over: 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.8%
Naturalized Citizen
61.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.3%
Latin America
16.1%
Europe
13.9%
Africa
4.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.0%
With a Disability
13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.8%
Uninsured
11.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.6%
Has a Computer
96.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Largest Counties in Alaska
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Anchorage Municipality
289,069
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
110,677
Fairbanks North Star Borough
95,555
Kenai Peninsula Borough
59,843
Juneau City and Borough
31,969
Bethel Census Area
18,487
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
13,870
Kodiak Island Borough
12,878
North Slope Borough
10,891
Nome Census Area
9,925