Alaska Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Alaska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Alaska grew by 8.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 728,857 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Alaska has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Alaska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Alaska is about 16% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Alaska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Alaska is about 18.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,387 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Alaska spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 135 hours, about 5.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Alaska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 135 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,177 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 583 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alaska:
Nome Census Area (5.3 min), Skagway Municipality (5.3 min), Wrangell City and Borough (5.6 min).
Slowest:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (23.7 min), Fairbanks North Star Borough (17.5 min), Anchorage Municipality (17.2 min).
The average commute time in Alaska is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Alaska has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Alaska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alaska:
Haines Borough (0.4), Juneau City and Borough (0.3), Denali Borough (0.3).
Lowest:
Kusilvak Census Area (0.1), Bethel Census Area (0.2), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.2).
Health
Alaska has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Alaska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alaska:
Juneau City and Borough (0.8), Petersburg Borough (0.8), Chugach Census Area (0.8).
Lowest:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (0.8), Lake and Peninsula Borough (0.8), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alaska.
What is the population of Alaska?
The population of Alaska is 728,075, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Alaska?
The population density of Alaska is 1.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Alaska?
The median household income in Alaska is $90,338, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Alaska?
The median home price in Alaska is $303,164, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Alaska?
The unemployment rate in Alaska is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.