Population at a Glance
Please note: There is an important distinction between the local/regional employment data and our “standard” employment series. Read more here.
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. by area. It became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.
Worker Characteristics (Text file of all years)
2013 | |
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Residents age 16 and over | 502,077 |
Residents employed | 308,299 |
Female workers | 151,503 |
Male workers | 156,795 |
Workers age 45 and over | 123,745 |
Workers age 50 and over | 93,411 |
Total wages | $12,683,175,395 |
Sector employed in | |
Private | 238,603 |
Local government | 44,367 |
State government | 25,329 |
Peak quarterly employment | 274,938 |
Workers employed all 4 quarters | 218,520 |
New hires | 102,719 |
Unemployment insurance claimants | 51,945 |
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Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section. Last updated September 2016.
Alaska Economic Trends Articles
- Statewide Jobs Forecast 2020 (January 2020)
- More Job Losses Expected in 2017, Moderate losses forecasted across most sectors this year (January 2017)