Alaska

AK · 30 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #49 of 52
6th percentile
Median Household Income
$92,788 +23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #13 of 52
76th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.1% −19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #13 of 52
76th percentile
Median Home Value
$352,900 +25.2% vs nat'l
Rank #21 of 52
61th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7% −6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #37 of 52
29th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #39 of 52
25th percentile

At a Glance

66.8% Homeownership
89.0% Insured
31.7% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Alaska

Lowest Income Counties in Alaska

About Alaska

Alaska has a total population of 735,706, making it the 49th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 30 counties.

The median household income in Alaska is $92,788, ranking 13th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 10.1% and the unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.

Housing in Alaska has a median home value of $352,900 with a homeownership rate of 66.8%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,419 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Alaska