Alaska's Population Grew 0.1% in 2021
Slight growth was the first gain in five years
Average wages grew over the decade
How COVID-19 affected worker counts
Fairbanks and the Military
How the U.S. armed forces helped shape Fairbanks
Inflation hit a 31-year high in 2021
Jobs Forecast for 2022
Annual employment forecast for Alaska, Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Southeast
A First Look At The 2020 Census
Alaska's population growth over the past decade was the lowest since statehood.
New state-level data show rise in job openings
Seafood Harvesting Jobs in 2020
The pandemic took its toll on fishermen last year.
How seafood processing fared during its second pandemic year
The Gender Wage Gap
In 2019, women earned 72 cents on the dollar in Alaska.
Trends in Alaska household income
The Rental Market in 2021
Despite the extraordinary circumstances, our annual survey found a relatively stable market.
How well states are recovering their lost jobs New survey gauge pandemic's effects on households
The Cost of Living
The pandemic ushered in historic deflation, but a repeat looks unlikely this year.
The Ascent of Breweries
The pandemic temporarily pinched the taps, but breweries continue to grow in Alaska.
April job numbers show partial recovery Pandemic altered typical hiring pattern The trajectory of jobless claims
Housing Market Remains Steady
The housing market has been remarkably resilient during the pandemic, but this doesn't equal a housing boom.
Transportation took a hit in 2020