Alaska has a population of about 740,133 (No.48 of 51 in the U.S.). Household income ranks high nationally.
Median household income $95,665 (No.12); per capita income $47,267 (No.14); median home value $376,500 (No.21); median rent $1,444 (No.21); median age 36.3 (No.48); income inequality (Gini) 0.440 (No.48).
Where it stands nationally: a relatively small population. a younger population. narrower income inequality.
Metrics and national rank
- Population 740,133 (rank 48 of 51)
- Median household income $95,665 (rank 12 of 51)
- Median home value $376,500 (rank 21 of 51)
- Median gross rent (monthly) $1,444 (rank 21 of 51)
- Median age 36.3 (rank 48 of 51)
- Per capita income $47,267 (rank 14 of 51)
- Income inequality (Gini) 0.440 (rank 48 of 51)
- Housing units 329,757 (rank 50 of 51)
- Median year structure built 1986 (rank 17 of 51)
About the metrics
- Population(people):Total state population (ACS 1-year estimate). A basis for market size, labor force, and representation.
- Median household income(USD/year):Median household income (USD/year). A gauge of living standards and a reference for cost-of-living and relocation comparisons.
- Median home value(USD):Median value of owner-occupied homes (USD). A comparison metric for housing cost and asset prices.
- Median gross rent (monthly)(USD/month):Median gross rent (rent plus utilities), monthly USD. For comparing rental housing costs.
- Median age(years):Median age of residents (years). A gauge of the age structure (aging vs. younger population).
- Per capita income(USD/year):Average income per person (USD/year). Useful for comparing income levels independent of household size.
- Income inequality (Gini)(0–1):The Gini index of income inequality (0 = perfect equality to 1 = maximal inequality). Higher means more unequal.
- Housing units(units):Total housing units in the state (including vacant). A gauge of the size of the housing stock.
- Median year structure built(year):Median year housing structures were built. A newer value means a newer housing stock.
Sources (primary)
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- Census QuickFacts (official)
- Source:U.S. Census Bureau(ACS 2024)
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