How many veterans live in Alaska?

The American Community Survey estimates 57,477 civilian veterans in Alaska (2020-2024), or 10.7% of residents 18 and older.

Which Alaska counties have the most veterans?

Anchorage Municipality (23,058), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (10,994), Fairbanks North Star Borough (8,820) have the most veterans.

Where do veteran population numbers come from?

They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.

Where can veterans find VA services?

VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Veterans in Alaska

Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024

Veterans: 57,477; 10.7% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
Women veterans: 8,162; 14.2% of veterans
Age 65 and older: 21,551; 37% of veterans

Veterans by age

ACS 2020-2024

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Age	Veterans	Share
18 to 34	7,157	12.5%
35 to 54	17,080	29.7%
55 to 64	11,689	20.3%
65 to 74	12,526	21.8%
75 and older	9,025	15.7%

Veterans by county

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County	Veterans	Share of adults	Women
Aleutians East Borough	142	4.8%	0
Aleutians West Census Area	295	6.3%	12
Anchorage Municipality	23,058	11.0%	3,673
Bethel Census Area	817	6.8%	49
Bristol Bay Borough	57	7.4%	8
Chugach Census Area	444	8.6%	67
Copper River Census Area	289	15.0%	27
Denali Borough	156	9.4%	4
Dillingham Census Area	125	3.8%	9
Fairbanks North Star Borough	8,820	13.7%	1,227
Haines Borough	171	10.5%	12
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area	209	10.9%	2
Juneau City and Borough	1,725	6.9%	211
Kenai Peninsula Borough	4,707	10.0%	435
Ketchikan Gateway Borough	924	8.6%	90
Kodiak Island Borough	882	10.2%	135
Kusilvak Census Area	190	4.0%	15
Lake and Peninsula Borough	25	3.2%	1
Matanuska-Susitna Borough	10,994	13.3%	1,754
Nome Census Area	311	4.8%	38
North Slope Borough	373	4.7%	22
Northwest Arctic Borough	260	5.6%	63
Petersburg Borough	185	6.9%	26
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area	404	9.0%	26
Sitka City and Borough	537	8.3%	79
Skagway Municipality	61	5.9%	20
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area	732	14.1%	88
Wrangell City and Borough	216	12.9%	9
Yakutat City and Borough	81	17.5%	4
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area	287	7.5%	56

Frequently asked questions

How many veterans live in Alaska?: The American Community Survey estimates 57,477 civilian veterans in Alaska (2020-2024), or 10.7% of residents 18 and older.
Which Alaska counties have the most veterans?: Anchorage Municipality (23,058), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (10,994), Fairbanks North Star Borough (8,820) have the most veterans.
Where do veteran population numbers come from?: They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
Where can veterans find VA services?: VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001

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