Alaska

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2021 Population
735,951
0.141% 1-year decline
US Senator
Lisa Murkowski
Republican Party
US Senator
Dan Sullivan
Republican Party
US Representative
Mary Peltola
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35
1.16% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.4%
0.92% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$80,287
3.21% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$282,800
2.61% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
339,844
0.0911% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Alaska had a population of 736k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $80,287. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alaska declined from 736,990 to 735,951, a −0.141% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,790 to $80,287, a 3.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alaska are White (Non-Hispanic) (59%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (14.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.31%), and White (Hispanic) (3.26%).

15.6% of the households in Alaska reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Alaska are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alaska are University of Alaska Anchorage (2,079 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Alaska Fairbanks (1,335 degrees), and University of Alaska Southeast (582 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Alaska was $282,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.7%.

Most people in Alaska drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Alaska was 2 cars per household.

Alaska borders .

About the photo: Approaching Sawyer Glacier in the Tracy Arm Fjord valley of mountains and waterfalls.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Alaska is home to a population of 736k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.87% of Alaska residents were born outside of the country (57.9k people).

In 2021, there were 4.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (435k people) in Alaska than any other race or ethnicity. There were 104k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 60.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Alaska are Other Native Languages of North America (27,126 households), Spanish (23,629 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (18,273 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 735,951 residents in Alaska.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (156,169 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (122,003 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (125,723 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
350,740
Women
47.7%
385,211
Men
52.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 735,951 inhabitants, with 52.3% men, and 47.7% women.

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Citizenship

96.9%
2021 Citizenship
96.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Alaska residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alaska was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alaska
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    435k ± 1.07k
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    104k ± 1.71k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    60.1k ± 2.43k
7.28%
Hispanic Population
53.6k people

In 2021, there were 4.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (435k people) in Alaska than any other race or ethnicity. There were 104k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 60.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.28% of the people in Alaska are hispanic (53.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    20,618 ± 3,476 people
  2. Thailand
    3,480 ± 1,445 people
  3. Mexico
    3,321 ± 1,412 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,618 Alaska residents, followed by Thailand with 3,480 and Mexico with 3,321.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.87%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
57.9k people
7.78%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
57.4k people

As of 2021, 7.87% of Alaska residents (57.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alaska was 7.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Other Native Languages of North America
    27,126 households (3.96%)
  2. Spanish
    23,629 households (3.45%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    18,273 households (2.67%)

15.6% of the households in Alaska reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Alaska was Other Native Languages of North America. 3.96% of the households in Alaska reported speaking Other Native Languages of North America at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    22,590 ± 1,157
  2. Vietnam
    16,917 ± 925
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    10,713 ± 817

Alaska has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Alaska employs 340k people. The largest industries in Alaska are Elementary & secondary schools (22,362 people), Construction (20,880 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (17,117 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($162,095), Natural gas distribution ($148,944), and Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals ($136,532).

Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,604. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
153,645
Women
45.2%
186,509
Men
54.8%

The workforce of Alaska in 2020 was 340,154 people, with 45.2% woman, and 54.8% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 339,844 people working in Alaska. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (40,362 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (30,396 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,954 people).

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Occupations

340k
2021 Value
−0.0911%
1 Year decline
± −0.0911%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alaska declined at a rate of −0.0911%, from 340k employees to 340k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alaska, are Other managers (10,007 people), Registered nurses (7,771 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (7,256 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alaska.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

340k
2021 Value
−0.0911%
1 Year decline
± −0.0911%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alaska declined at a rate of −0.0911%, from 340k employees to 340k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alaska, are Elementary & secondary schools (22,362 people), Construction (20,880 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (17,117 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alaska, though some of these residents may live in Alaska and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$55,595
Median earning men ± $1,109
$39,794
Median earning women ± $672

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($93,504), Public Administration ($71,326), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,969).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,246), Construction ($56,031), and Public Administration ($54,039).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 18,428
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 8,524
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 7,328
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $14.5M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. $6.85M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. $3.94M
    Manufacturing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $11B
  2. $7.58B
  3. $4.53B

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Electronics with $11B, followed by Crude petroleum ($7.58B) and Meat/seafood ($4.53B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$43.1B
2020 Value in Alaska
$68.3B
Projected 2050 Value in Alaska
58.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alaska trade was $43.1B. This is expected to increase 58.3% to $68.3B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $8.09B
  2. $3.13B
  3. $2.85B

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $8.09B, followed by Texas with $3.13B and Washington and $2.85B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%).

The most partisan county was Anchorage Municipality, AK with 65.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alaska is currently represented by Mary Peltola in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for Alaska
52.8% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in Alaska
  1. 65.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
  2. 60.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 52.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alaska was Anchorage Municipality, AK with 65.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alaska colored by their party leaning.

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US Senators from Alaska

Lisa Murkowski
Senator from Alaska3
Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected List of governors of Alaska|Governor of Alaska.
Dan Sullivan
Senator from Alaska2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Alaska

Mary Peltola
Alaska at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Alaska is currently represented by Mary Peltola (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Alaska have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Alaska awarded 4,519 degrees. The student population of Alaska in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,963 male students and 13,225 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alaska are White (2,527 and 57%), followed by Two or More Races (429 and 9.68%), American Indian or Alaska Native (388 and 8.75%), and Hispanic or Latino (359 and 8.1%).

The largest universities in Alaska by number of degrees awarded are University of Alaska Anchorage (2,079 and 46%), University of Alaska Fairbanks (1,335 and 29.5%), and University of Alaska Southeast (582 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in Alaska are Liberal Arts & Sciences (411 and 9.09%), General Business Administration & Management (352 and 7.79%), and Medical Assistant (173 and 3.83%).

The median tuition costs in Alaska are $15,275 for private four year colleges, and $7,173 and $22,907 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Alaska, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 21,188 (37.6% men and 62.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 21,188 students enrolled in Alaska, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,582 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 157 degree-majors awarded
  2. 99 degree-majors awarded
  3. 166 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alaska was Registered Nursing with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alaska according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,079 degrees awarded
  2. 1,335 degrees awarded
  3. 582 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alaska Anchorage with 2,079 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,753 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alaska, which is 0.634 times less than the 2,766 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,527 degrees mean that there were 5.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 429 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,275) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,550) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,360) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.417% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Alaska in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (166k), Some college (150k), and Bachelors Degree (97.5k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Alaska was $282,800 in 2021, which is 1.15 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $275,600 to $282,800, a 2.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Alaska is 65.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Alaska have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alaska is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Alaska is $80,287. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Alaska was Aleutians West Census Area, AK with a value of $90,708, followed by Juneau City and Borough, AK and Anchorage Municipality, AK, with respective values of $90,126 and $88,871.

In 2022, 20.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alaska. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.367%.

Property

$282,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,594
$171,207
Median Property Taxes
±$2,527

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alaska the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

65.7%
Homeownership
2021
68.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65.7% of the housing units in Alaska were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.8%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alaska was Aleutians West Census Area, AK with a value of $90,708, followed by Juneau City and Borough, AK and Anchorage Municipality, AK, with respective values of $90,126 and $88,871.

The following map shows all of the counties in Alaska colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$80,287
Median Household Income
± $1,113
261k
Number of Households
± 3,701

In 2021, the median household income of the 261k households in Alaska grew to $80,287 from the previous year's value of $77,790.

The following chart displays the households in Alaska distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.437
2021 Wage GINI in Alaska
0.435
2020 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2021, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.513% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (67.5%)
  2. Carpooled (11.9%)
  3. Walked (7.37%)

In 2021, 67.5% of workers in Alaska drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who walked to work (7.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alaska have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Alaska have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alaska distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alaska have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 20.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alaska. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.367%.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alaska (75k out of 719k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alaska is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.3% of the children was living in poverty in Alaska. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 720 in Alaska. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 95.5 per 100,000 population.

The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Alaska.

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pulseHealth

87.8% of the population of Alaska has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 8.06% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 5.91% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1025 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1069 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 983 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 161 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,025 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alaska

Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1,025 patients per year. This represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1,069 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alaska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

12.2%
Uninsured
42.3%
Employer Coverage
18.1%
Medicaid
8.06%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
5.91%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alaska declined by 3.48% from 12.6% to 12.2%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 64.9 in Alaska.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.7% in Alaska.

The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Alaska and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Alaska.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.7% in Alaska.

The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Alaska and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Alaska.

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