Alaska
30 boroughs and census areas, 355 cities and towns, and 245 ZIP codes.
Population
735,706
Land area
571,242sq mi
People per sq mi
1
Cities and towns
355
Largest cities in Alaska
Alaska at a glance
- The median household income is $92,788, 15% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,900 (6% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,419 a month.
- Its largest cities are Anchorage (288,976), Fairbanks (32,083) and Juneau (31,794).
Local data for Alaska
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals25
- Emergency Rooms24
- Nursing Homes20
- Schools513
- Colleges10
- Libraries84
- Banks111
- Post Offices182
- Parks615
- Grocery Stores289
- Restaurants1,958
- Affordable Housing75
- Home Health Agencies15
- Hospice Care6
- Dialysis Centers7
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers215
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment121
- National Cemeteries2
- Private Schools25
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Superfund Sites9
- Toxic Release Facilities48
- Historic Places291
Housing and community stats
Alaska, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,788
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$352,900
Prices +8.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,419/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (104,441), Irish Americans (70,110), Mexican Americans (28,530).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,391
332,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.2B
FY 2026, $20,680 per person
PPP loans
$2B
23,693 loans, 198,356 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$9.5M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Alaska, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
1
of 30 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
9,743
100 deaths
Flood insurance policies
2,707
$16.1M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
9
48 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone291 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alaska, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Largest cities in Alaska
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 288,976 | 1,707.1 |
| Fairbanks | 32,083 | 31.8 |
| Juneau | 31,794 | 2,702.9 |
| Knik-Fairview | 19,972 | 73.5 |
| Badger | 18,677 | 65.7 |
| College | 11,924 | 18.8 |
| North Lakes | 10,223 | 15.5 |
| Wasilla | 9,720 | 12.4 |
| Tanaina | 9,646 | 30.3 |
| Meadow Lakes | 8,689 | 75.5 |
| Kalifornsky | 8,663 | 68.8 |
| Sitka | 8,368 | 2,870.1 |
| Ketchikan | 8,078 | 3.8 |
| Kenai | 7,641 | 29.1 |
| Gateway | 6,845 | 18.4 |
| Sterling | 6,323 | 77.8 |
| Bethel | 6,312 | 45.1 |
| Palmer | 6,268 | 5.1 |
| South Lakes | 6,180 | 7.8 |
| Steele Creek | 5,928 | 92.9 |
| Chena Ridge | 5,881 | 36.4 |
| Homer | 5,877 | 13.8 |
| Fishhook | 5,819 | 65.2 |
| Kodiak | 5,447 | 3.9 |
| Farmers Loop | 4,954 | 21.8 |
Boroughs and census areas, cities and towns in Alaska
Population shown
- Anchorage Municipality288,976
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough112,988
- Fairbanks North Star Borough95,460
- Kenai Peninsula Borough60,413
- Juneau City and Borough31,794
- Bethel Census Area18,394
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough13,768
- Kodiak Island Borough12,771
- North Slope Borough10,810
- Nome Census Area9,866
- Sitka City and Borough8,368
- Kusilvak Census Area8,176
- Northwest Arctic Borough7,441
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area7,068
- Chugach Census Area6,862
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area5,715
- Aleutians West Census Area5,235
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area5,195
- Dillingham Census Area4,724
- Aleutians East Borough3,491
- Petersburg Borough3,409
- Copper River Census Area2,626
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area2,311
- Wrangell City and Borough2,088
- Haines Borough2,086
- Denali Borough1,969
- Skagway Municipality1,244
- Lake and Peninsula Borough1,013
- Bristol Bay Borough918
- Yakutat City and Borough527
Former Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Data published for the old census area
In 2019 the Valdez-Cordova Census Area was split into the Chugach and Copper River census areas. Some federal datasets still publish figures for the old area, so we show them here as published.
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Now part of Chugach Census Area and Copper River Census Area
- Flood insurance claims
- 8 claims, $68K paid (1981 to 2007)
Source: FEMA NFIP flood insurance claims. Figures are for the old census area as a whole.
Frequently asked questions
- How many boroughs and census areas are in Alaska?
- Alaska has 30 boroughs and census areas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Alaska?
- Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, with a population of about 288,976.
- What is the population of Alaska?
- Alaska has about 735,706 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Alaska?
- There are 245 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Alaska.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)