State
Alaska
Alaska. Alaska had 737,270 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the United States (+3.1%). 355 places (149 incorporated and 206 census-designated) in 30 boroughs and census areas; 571,242 square miles of land.
Residents, 2025 estimate
737,270
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 733,391
Median household income
$92,788
±$1,232 (90% margin)
Median home value
$352,900
±$3,735 (90% margin)
Median gross rent
$1,419
±$23 (90% margin)
How many people live in Alaska?
The 2020 Census counted 733,391 residents in Alaska. The Census Bureau estimates 737,270 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the United States (+3.1%). 97.7% of residents live in an incorporated place or a census-designated place; the rest live outside any place.
Alaska is the 48th-most populous of the 50 states by the July 2025 estimates (every state ranked).
| Measure | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 735,706 | −1,362 |
| Households | 270,533±1,456 | +17,187 |
| Average household size | 2.61±0.01 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 328,491±442 | +11,590 |
Alaska's population since 2000
From 626,932 in 2000 to 737,270 in 2025: up 17.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025; 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What are the largest cities in Alaska?
Anchorage is Alaska's largest place with 287,155 residents in 2025, followed by Juneau (31,609 residents in 2025) and Fairbanks (31,468 residents in 2025).
| Place | Residents | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 287,155 | $103,284 |
| Juneau | 31,609 | $101,661 |
| Fairbanks | 31,468 | $73,534 |
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | $96,437 |
| Badger | 18,677 | $97,183 |
| College | 11,924 | $83,895 |
| Wasilla | 10,556 | $67,234 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | $101,679 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | $105,536 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | $81,699 |
| Kalifornsky | 8,663 | $93,508 |
| Sitka | 8,319 | $101,727 |
| Ketchikan | 7,939 | $85,275 |
| Kenai | 7,924 | $87,083 |
| Gateway | 6,845 | $137,772 |
| Palmer | 6,710 | $72,201 |
| Bethel | 6,626 | $117,255 |
| Homer | 6,331 | $74,449 |
| Sterling | 6,323 | $102,415 |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | $98,141 |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | $121,364 |
| Chena Ridge | 5,881 | $133,775 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | $111,375 |
| Kodiak | 5,281 | $90,292 |
| Farmers Loop | 4,954 | $109,950 |
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025); American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Census population estimates
What boroughs and census areas are in Alaska?
Alaska has 30 boroughs and census areas. Anchorage Municipality is the largest with 287,155 residents in 2025; Yakutat City and Borough is the smallest with 672.
- Anchorage Municipality 287,155
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough 118,666
- Fairbanks North Star Borough 93,972
- Kenai Peninsula Borough 61,951
- Juneau City and Borough 31,609
- Bethel Census Area 18,391
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough 13,549
- Kodiak Island Borough 12,387
- North Slope Borough 10,582
- Nome Census Area 9,830
- Sitka City and Borough 8,319
- Kusilvak Census Area 7,932
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025), U.S. Census Bureau · Census population estimates
Who lives in Alaska?
The median resident of Alaska is 35.8 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.7%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 13.2%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8±0.1 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.1 pts | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8%±0.1 pts | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3%±0.1 pts | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.7%±0.1 pts | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.2 pts | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.4%±0.2 pts | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 13.2%±0.2 pts | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.1 pts | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.3%±0.4 pts | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7%±0.3 pts | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.1%±0.4 pts | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.7%±0.3 pts | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±0.3 pts | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0%±0.3 pts | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±0.3 pts | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.7%±0.5 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.8%±0.4 pts | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±0.2 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alaska earn?
Half of Alaska's 270,533 households earn less than $92,788 a year (±$1,232). In 2015-2019 the median was $95,551 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $2,763 after inflation. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,788±$1,232 | −$2,763 |
| Mean household income | $118,985±$1,556 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,573±$569 | +$1,299 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1%±0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.2%±0.8 pts | −2.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1%±0.4 pts | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9%±0.4 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alaska?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Alaska's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,900 by its owner (±$3,735). The median renter pays $1,419 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,900±$3,735 | +$20,120 |
| Median gross rent | $1,419±$23 | −$112 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1%±1.4 pts | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,229±$21 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±0.7 pts | +2.5 pts |
| Housing units | 328,491±442 | +11,590 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.2 pts | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0%±0.7 pts | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.2%±0.6 pts | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9%±0.3 pts | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alaska building?
Builders took permits for 848 new housing units in Alaska in 2025 (573 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files summed by state, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alaska get to work?
65.0% of Alaska's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3%±0.4 pts | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±0.3 pts | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 65.0%±0.7 pts | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9%±0.5 pts | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±0.2 pts | – |
| Walked | 7.2%±0.4 pts | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±0.4 pts | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±0.3 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
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