Rank #49 by Population · Updated April 2026
Alaska Population 2026
The population of Alaska is 733,971 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $89,336, the median home value is $333,300, and the median age is 35.6.
Alaska's population has grown 1050.1% since 1910 (64,356 → 740,133).
733,971
Population
1
People / sq mi
$89,336
Median Income
35.6
Median Age
Alaska covers 571,242 sq mi of land at a density of 1.3 people per square mile.
About Alaska
Alaska stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US states, at roughly 1 people per square mile. With 733,971 residents, Alaska is a US state. It ranks #49 among US states by population.
The typical household earns $89,336 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $333,300, with typical rent around $1,388.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US states: 31.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 8.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Alaska, #49 by population
Alaska Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Alaska had a population of 64,356 in 1910 and 740,133 in 2024, a 12× growth over 114 years. The peak was 740,133 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.72%.
740,133
Population (2024)
64,356
Population (1910)
740,133
Peak (2024)
1.72%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 64,356 |
| 1920 | 55,036 |
| 1930 | 59,278 |
| 1940 | 72,524 |
| 1950 | 128,643 |
| 1960 | 226,167 |
| 1970 | 300,382 |
| 1980 | 401,851 |
| 1990 | 550,043 |
| 2000 | 626,932 |
| 2010 | 710,231 |
| 2020 | 733,391 |
| 2020 | 733,017 |
| 2021 | 734,420 |
| 2022 | 734,442 |
| 2023 | 736,510 |
| 2024 | 740,133 |
Age Distribution
Male: 52.5% · Female: 47.5%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 13.8% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.2% |
Economy & Income
$89,336
Median Household Income
$44,928
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
$114,947
Mean Household Income
58.9%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Alaska's overall price level is 102.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.4% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Alaska's median household income of $89,336 has the buying power of $87,277 in average-priced areas.
102.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$87,277
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$89,336
Nominal Median Income
Education
93.5%
High School Graduate+
31.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
9,359
Live Births (2022)
12.8
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
63.2%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
Housing
$333,300
Median Home Value
$1,388
Median Rent
327,610
Total Housing Units
66.6%
Owner-Occupied
33.4%
Renter-Occupied
18.2%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
84.4% of Alaska residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Alaska:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 7,653 | 1.12% |
| 2 | Spanish | 5,659 | 0.82% |
| 3 | Hmong | 2,076 | 0.30% |
| 4 | Korean | 1,925 | 0.28% |
| 5 | Polish | 1,154 | 0.17% |
| 6 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 828 | 0.12% |
| 7 | Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai | 717 | 0.10% |
| 8 | Japanese | 557 | 0.08% |
| 9 | Greek | 472 | 0.07% |
| 10 | Arabic | 406 | 0.06% |
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Carpool
8.8%
Work From Home
19.5 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Alaska
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | 289,069 |
| 2 | Fairbanks | 32,242 |
| 3 | Juneau city and | 31,969 |
| 4 | Badger | 19,033 |
| 5 | Knik-Fairview | 18,921 |
| 6 | College | 11,730 |
| 7 | North Lakes | 10,583 |
Counties in Alaska
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage Municipality | 289,069 | $98,152 |
| 2 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 110,677 | $90,625 |
| 3 | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,555 | $84,722 |
| 4 | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 59,843 | $77,722 |
| 5 | Juneau City and Borough | 31,969 | $100,513 |
| 6 | Bethel Census Area | 18,487 | $70,616 |
| 7 | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,870 | $89,155 |
| 8 | Kodiak Island Borough | 12,878 | $83,716 |
| 9 | North Slope Borough | 10,891 | $86,313 |
| 10 | Nome Census Area | 9,925 | $76,643 |
| 11 | Sitka City and Borough | 8,393 | $101,207 |
| 12 | Kusilvak Census Area | 8,277 | $48,233 |
| 13 | Northwest Arctic Borough | 7,611 | $81,298 |
| 14 | Chugach Census Area | 6,964 | $88,565 |
| 15 | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 6,936 | $74,223 |
| 16 | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 5,730 | $59,079 |
| 17 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 5,271 | $52,642 |
| 18 | Aleutians West Census Area | 5,178 | $107,344 |
| 19 | Dillingham Census Area | 4,780 | $74,250 |
| 20 | Aleutians East Borough | 3,423 | $72,692 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alaska has a population of 733,971 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-most populous state in the United States.
Alaska is gaining population, with a +1050.1% change over the available historical Census record. Alaska's population has grown 1050.1% since 1910 (64,356 → 740,133).
The median household income in Alaska is $89,336, with a per capita income of $44,928. 6.8% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
60.7% of Alaska's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 3.1% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 20.2% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Alaska is 60.7% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 20.2% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Alaska is 35.6 years. The population is 52.5% male and 47.5% female.
Alaska's population has grown 1050.1% since 1910 (64,356 → 740,133).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Alaska's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.