Though Alaska‘s income is high overall, it varies widely around the state

Alaska had 735,601 people in July 2014, a slight decline

Most Alaskans work close to home, but two long trips stand out

Employment has been on the rise, mainly in health and social assistance

Long distances and an often unusual animal population

Where people move and how it affects their employment

How population, geography affect state and local employment levels

More zero lot lines and duplexes, buildable land at a premium

We have a smaller share than all but one other state

Teens a smaller share of population and workforce in recent years