Alaska Economic Trends
Alaska Economic Trends is a monthly magazine that covers a range of economic topics.
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Annual employment forecast for Anchorage, the Fairbanks area, Southeast, and statewide
Numbers rise across industries, especially construction
The number of Alaskans 65 and older has skyrocketed over the last decade and a half, continuing to rise even as working-age and youth populations have declined.
The gap between rents in Alaska and the U.S. has narrowed for years, and Alaska's rent has been on par with the nation since 2022. Among states, Alaska now ranks 20th for median rent. In 1980, Alaska was highest.
Federal civilian jobs make up almost 5 percent of Alaska's employment, and the military numbers are considerably larger. We took a comprehensive look at federal jobs, workers, wages, and spending in Alaska.