Demographics: Alaska
Population and income data for Alaska. Source: US Census Bureau ACS 2022
ACS 5-year estimates · Data as of 2022 · Updated annually
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733,391
Total Population
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$82,380
Median Household Income
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34.6 yrs
Median Age
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264,163
Total Households
Key Figures
Avg. monthly household income$6,865
Average household size2.8 people
Population rankingAlaska (AK)
About Alaska Demographics
Alaska (AK) has a population of 733,391 with a median household income of $82,380. The median age is 34.6 years. Data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2022).
The median household income of $82,380 translates to approximately $6,865 per month. There are 264,163 total households in the state, giving an average household size of 2.8 people.
Major Cities in Alaska
- Anchorage
- Fairbanks
- Juneau
Data Source
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS 5-year 2022), a public domain dataset updated annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US Census ACS survey?▾
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey conducted by the US Census Bureau. Unlike the decennial census, it's conducted every year and provides detailed demographic, social, economic, and housing statistics. The 5-year estimates used here pool data from 5 years of surveys for greater statistical reliability.
How is median household income calculated?▾
Median household income is the middle value of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less. It includes wages, salaries, self-employment income, and other income sources. It's considered more representative than average income because it's less affected by extreme high-income households.
Where can I find city-level demographic data?▾
You can find city-level data for Alaska by browsing the individual city pages on this site, or by visiting the US Census Bureau's data.census.gov portal directly. The ACS collects data for cities, counties, zip codes, and census tracts.
How often is demographic data updated?▾
Census Bureau ACS data is updated annually, typically released about 12-18 months after the reference year. The 5-year estimates are the most reliable for small areas and smaller population groups. Decennial census data is collected every 10 years (last: 2020).