Alaska Economic Trends
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Annual employment forecast for Alaska, Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Southeast

How the U.S. armed forces helped shape Fairbanks

Slight growth was the first gain in five years
How COVID-19 affected worker counts

It's a long-term issue, but it got worse during the pandemic
How long the unemployed collect benefits

Where people go within the state
Visits to Alaska's national parks during COVID

Prices jumped in 2021 with high demand, low interest rates

A look at inflation, how Alaska costs compared nationwide, and how costs varied within Alaska in 2021 and early 2022

Air cargo, travel on different economic paths the last two years
Job openings rate remains high

Our rental survey shows the statewide rent increase was mainly tied to Anchorage

Projections for Alaska industries and occupations, 2020 to 2030

Small loss followed a big drop in 2020

Marijuana field continues to grow, but expansion is slowing
How Alaska's average hourly wage stacks up