Alaska
737,000 people live in Alaska. Its population grew 0.5% since 2020, the 12th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $95,220 a year, 12% above the national median, and the median home is worth $385,100, 4% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 737,000
- 4th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $95,220
- 12% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $385,100
- 4% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.0%
- 0.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$95,220 per year
12% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 13th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$48,244 per year
2% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 17th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.0%
0.8 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
20.0 min one way
27% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 6th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$385,100
4% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 22nd highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,500 per month
4% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 22nd highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
66.5%
1.2 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 18th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
737,270
0.22% of the U.S. total. 4th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.5%
2.6 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 12th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
23.3%
2.2 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 5th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
15.8%
3.1 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 4th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
7.6%
7.1 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Alaska, at 56.8%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 56.8% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 2.9% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 6.3% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 25.8% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 8.2% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
4.5 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 14th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
16.0%
5.8 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 2nd highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.