Alaska

Maps & Population Facts

Alaska is the largest state in the United States by land area and ranks last for population density. Despite its harsh winter season, Alaska has strong economic signals including low unemployment and a much higher than average median income and labor participation rate. The state also has vast oil reserves.

Alaska is largely undeveloped with the majority of the population concentrated near Anchorage. Fishing is a major industry in Alaska, with billions of pounds of fish being caught and sold each year from Alaskan fisheries.

Income

Households in the state of Alaska earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 21% higher per household.

Housing

Alaska has a median house price of $273,100. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most states. The cost of renting in Alaska is 19% more than the national average.

	Percent	Ranking
Renter Occupied Households	36%	12th
New Construction (Built after 2000)	22%	20th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 35. Alaska has a population that is younger than in comparison to the US median age.

Alaska ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other states.