Alaska State Guides

Alaska Information, Demograpgics, Realestate, Finance, Education, Media, Town and City

State Guides

flightsAirports and Airlines: Airports in the state of Alaska.
blue pagesBlue Pages: State facts, information and gov links.
chambers of commerceChambers of Commerce: Chambers of Commerce throughout the state.
collegeColleges and Trade Schools: College and University information and Campus locations.
worldCounties in Alaska: List of Counties in the State.
educationEducation: Education related sites for students, parents, educators and administrators.
golfGolf Courses: Golf Courses in the state, Golf Associations and Golfing Sites.
governmentGovernment Links: Local and State Government Sites.
hospitalsHospitals & Medical Facilities: Directory of Hospitals and Medical facilities in the state.
legalLegal Resources: Attorneys, Bar Associations, Courts, Documents and Records.
newspaperMedia: Television, Radio Stations, and Newspapers in Alaska.
newspaperNewspapers: Newspapers Publications throughout the state.
radioRadio Stations: AM and FM Radio Stations in the state of Alaska.
shopShopping Malls: Find local of shopping malls and shopping centers.
small businessSmall Business Resources: Resources for small businesses. Start, ManAge, or Promote a business.
worldState Facts: State specific information, facts, figures, slogans and symbols.
televisionTelevision: Local television stations, cable TV, Satellite TV and broadcasting sites.
worldTowns and Cities: Official Town and City Websites in the state of Alaska.
worldTravel and Tourism: Visitor and Travel information, secure online reservations.
yellow pagesYellow Pages: Business Directory.
zoos
Zoos: Directory of Zoos, Aquariums, Animal Sanctuaries, Safaris, and Preserves.

Interactive Alaska Counties Map

Population Over Time

According to census 2019 five year estimate, the Alaska population is 737,068 and in 2018 population is 738,516, with a change of -0.2%. From Year 2010 to 2019 the population changed to 6.22%.

Population 2019737,068
Population 2018738,516
Population 2017738,565
Population 2016736,855
Population 2015733,375
Population 2014728,300
Population 2013720,316
Population 2012711,139
Population 2011700,703
Population 2010691,189

Age Distribution/Median Age

The Median Age (half are younger, and half older, than this Age) of Alaska is 34.3.

Age Under 5 years53,069
Age 5 to 9 years53,069
Age 10 to 14 years49,384
Age 15 to 19 years46,435
Age 20 to 24 years54,543
Age 25 to 34 years119,405
Age 35 to 44 years93,608
Age 45 to 54 years90,659
Age 55 to 59 years50,121
Age 60 to 64 years44,224
Age 65 to 74 years56,017
Age 75 to 84 years19,901
Age 85 years and over6,634

11.2% percent of people in Alaska are aged 65 years and over. 25.02% percent of people are aged under 18 years in Alaska.

Median Age Over Time

The Median age compared to 2018 changed 0.3 years while compared to 2010 changed 0.5 years (Negative indicates median age is decreasing and Positive means median age increasing).

Median Age 201934.3
Median Age 201834.0
Median Age 201733.9
Median Age 201633.6
Median Age 201533.4
Median Age 201433.4
Median Age 201333.6
Median Age 201233.8
Median Age 201133.8
Median Age 201033.8

Ethnicity

In Alaska, 60.6% people are white alone and 7.3% people are with two and more races.

White alone446,663
American Indian and Alaska Native alone106,138
Two or more races53,806
Asian alone44,961
Black or African American alone22,849
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone8,845

Hispanic or Latino

7.0% people are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% people are Mexican.

Mexican28,009
Other Hispanic or Latino14,741
Puerto Rican7,371
Cuban1,474

Marital Status

Approximately 34.1% of people over the age of 15 have never married.
Approximately 48.7% of the population is currently in a marriage.
Never married includes those who've never entered a marriage and those whose first marriage was annulled. Married includes common law marriages and live-in couples and excludes separated marriages.

Now married (except separated)48.7
Never married34.1
Divorced11.6
Widowed3.9
Separated1.7

Alaska Home Price Index

Alaska Home Median value is $270400.
The Home value change from 2019 to 2018 is 1.92% and from 2010 to 2019 is 15.27%.

Real Estate 2019 Median Value$270,400
Real Estate 2018 Median Value$265,200
Real Estate 2017 Median Value$261,900
Real Estate 2016 Median Value$257,100
Real Estate 2015 Median Value$250,000
Real Estate 2014 Median Value$246,300
Real Estate 2013 Median Value$241,800
Real Estate 2012 Median Value$237,900
Real Estate 2011 Median Value$235,100
Real Estate 2010 Median Value$229,100

Monthly Rent Prices

The Average Gross Monthly Rent price for house in Alaska is $1244.
From 2010 to 2019 21.86% changed in Market rent in Alaska.

Median Gross Rent 2019$1244
Median Gross Rent 2018$1231
Median Gross Rent 2017$1200
Median Gross Rent 2016$1173
Median Gross Rent 2015$1146
Median Gross Rent 2014$1131
Median Gross Rent 2013$1098
Median Gross Rent 2012$1065
Median Gross Rent 2011$1017
Median Gross Rent 2010$972

Fuel Type

Utility gas122,179
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.74,656
Electricity32,455
Wood14,055
Bottled, tank, or LP gas4,568
Other fuel2,480
No fuel used1,804
Coal or coke1,077
Solar energy72

Annual Household Income

Approximately 13.5% of Alaska population lives in a low-income household, or a household with an annual income of less than $25,000.
Lower Middle Class: The Second common household income level is lower middle class with approximately 48.9% of Alaska residents living in a household earning an annual income between $25,000 and $100,000.
Upper Middle Class: 37.6% Alaska residents living in a household earning an annual income more then $100K.

Estimate; Less than $10,0004.1
Estimate; $10,000 to $14,9992.9
Estimate; $15,000 to $24,9996.5
Estimate; $25,000 to $34,9996.9
Estimate; $35,000 to $49,99910.4
Estimate; $50,000 to $74,99917.6
Estimate; $75,000 to $99,99914.0
Estimate; $100,000 to $149,99919.4
Estimate; $150,000 to $199,9999.6
Estimate; $200,000 or more8.6

Median Income Over Time

The Median income from 2019 to 2010 changed to 14.32%

Median Income 2019 (Dollars)$77640
Median Income 2018 (Dollars)$76715
Median Income 2017 (Dollars)$76114
Median Income 2016 (Dollars)$74444
Median Income 2015 (Dollars)$72515
Median Income 2014 (Dollars)$71829
Median Income 2013 (Dollars)$70760
Median Income 2012 (Dollars)$69917
Median Income 2011 (Dollars)$69014
Median Income 2010 (Dollars)$66521

Employment Statistics

Alaska unemployment rate is 7.7 %.
Employed and unemployed numbers only account for people within the labor force. To be in the labor force one has to be at least 16 Years of Age and not institutionalized. The U.S. Armed forces include people on active duty in the Army, Air Force, Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

Labor Force Participation Rate 201770.1
Employment/Population Ratio 201762
Unemployment Rate 20177.7
Labor Force Participation Rate 201670.4
Employment/Population Ratio 201662.2
Unemployment Rate 20167.8
Labor Force Participation Rate 201570.6
Employment/Population Ratio 201562.1
Unemployment Rate 20158.2
Labor Force Participation Rate 201470.8
Employment/Population Ratio 201462.1
Unemployment Rate 20148.4

Occupation Distribution

Educational services, and health care and social assistance85,092
Public administration40,546
Retail trade38,118
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services31,793
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities28,984
Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services28,879
Construction23,403
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining16,454
Other services, except public administration15,463
Manufacturing13,160
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing12,261
Information7,260
Wholesale trade6,361

Highest Degree Attained

Approximately 29% of the Alaska population attained Percent bachelor's degree or higher, and 92.4% people attained Percent high school graduate or higher. 88% of Alaska children enrolled in in public school and 12 % children enrolled in Private schools.

Enrolment Distributions

The Total Population 3 Years and over enrolled in school is 180,074.

Elementary school (grades 1-8)77,432
College or graduate school42,137
High school (grades 9-12)37,275
Kindergarten11,885
Nursery school, preschool11,525