Alaska’s population rose slightly between 2024 and 2025 and is now at its highest level since 2017, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced Wednesday.
Alaska’s population grew by 0.2% in the last year, adding 1,649 people, mainly due to a natural increase of more births than deaths.
Anchorage business and community leaders gathered for the AEDC Economic Forecast Luncheon, highlighting 2026 trends in jobs, housing, and tourism — with optimism for continued growth.
Alaska’s population rose slightly between 2024 and 2025 and is now at its highest level since 2017, the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced Wednesday. Alaska had an ...