Alaska Census and Population Unit Contacts

State of Alaska

Population
& Census
- Alaska Census Data
  - Current and historical Census data for the state, boroughs/census areas, communities, and census tracts as well as geographic information, maps, and information on other census surveys.
- Alaska Population Estimates
  - Current and historical population estimates for Alaska, boroughs/census areas, and communities.
- Alaska Population Projections
  - Projected populations for Alaska and boroughs/census areas, as well as trends, composition, and distribution of the Alaska population.
- American Community Survey (ACS)
  - Demographic, social, economic, and housing characteristics for Alaska and its boroughs/census areas, communities, and statistical areas.
- Maps & GIS
  - Maps and GIS data for Alaska, economic regions, boroughs/census areas, communities, and census tracts.
- Migration Data and Information
  - Migration information and data for Alaska and its boroughs/census areas.
Wages
Employers
Resident
Hire
Unemployment Data
- Unemployment Data
  - The employment and unemployment rate by month and year for Alaska and boroughs/census areas.
- Unemployment Insurance Data
  - Includes the annual actuarial study and financial handbook, tax rates and the tax calculation process, and links to related information.
Employment
- Industry Forecasts
  - Annual industry forecasts for Alaska, Anchorage, the Fairbanks area, and Southeast Alaska; and ten-year industry forecasts for Alaska.
- Industry-related Trends
  - Alaska Economic Trends articles highlighting various Alaska industries.
- Monthly Employment
  - Most current monthly and annual average employment estimates by industry for Alaska, the Municipality of Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough, and the six economic regions.
- Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW)
  - Monthly, quarterly, and annual average employment by industry for Alaska and boroughs/census areas.
- Seafood Industry
  - Seafood industry information for various areas in the state.
Occupational Information
- Alaska Occupations Information
  - Includes a searchable list of more than 2,500 occupational titles. It includes worker characteristics, licensing requirements, supply and demand, employment, wages, and training resources and requirements.
- Licensed Occupations
  - A list of occupations that require a license issued by federal or state agencies, the Municipality of Anchorage, the City of Fairbanks, or the City and Borough of Juneau.
- Occupational Forecasts
  - Occupational forecast looks at individual occupations and projects their growth over ten years.
- Worker Counts by Occupation (ODB)
  - Occupation information based on employers' quarterly unemployment insurance reports. Data are available from 2001 to the present for the state and boroughs/census areas.
Workplace
Safety
Cost of Living
& Housing Information
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
  - CPI for Anchorage and the U.S. from 1960 to the present. CPI is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services.
- Cost of Living (Trends article)
  - The most current cost-of-living article published in Alaska Economic Trends. This annual article pulls together various data for Alaska and some of its boroughs/census areas.
- Housing Market Information
  - Rental prices, vacancy rates, loan volume, sales prices, foreclosure data, and other housing market information for select Alaska communities.
Training Information
Local & Regional Information
Publications
& Manuals
- Alaska Economic Trends
  - Trends is a monthly publication with articles on Alaska's economy, population, cost of living, occupations, industries, and more. Online versions are available from 1978 to present.
- Alaska Economic Trends Article Search
  - Search Trends articles using any combination of the following criteria: title or subtitle, date or date range, author, or full text.
- Manuals
  - All manuals published by Research and Analysis.
- Publications
  - Current and historical publications by Research and Analysis.

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Whom should I contact if I have a question about...

2020 Census?

Accessing population and Census Bureau data?

Alaska Census Data?

Alaska Population Overview?

American Community Survey (ACS)?

Demographic methods?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

History of Alaska Population Settlement?

Mapping?

Migration data and methods?

Population Estimates?

Population information and data requests?

Population Projections?

Publication and data release schedule?

U.S Census Bureau programs in Alaska?

Population and Census Unit Contacts

Eddie Hunsinger

State Demographer

Contact Eddie for:

Population projections
Population estimates
Demographic methods
Migration data and methods

907-269-4960

Eric Sandberg

Demographer

Contact Eric for:

Maps
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
History of Alaska Population Settlement (links to a PDF)
Population information and data requests

907-465-2437

Liz Brooks

Research Analyst

Contact Liz for:

U.S. Census Bureau programs in Alaska, including 2020 Census
Accessing population and Census Bureau data
Population information and data requests
Publication and data release schedules
Alaska Population Overview

907-465-5970

Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Research & Analysis Section

1111 W. 8th St., Juneau, AK 99801
P.O. Box 115501, Juneau, AK 99811-5501

Phone: 907.465.4500 Fax: 907.523.9654

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