Economy & Jobs — Anchorage, Alaska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $103,284 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$111,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $49,338 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 158,566 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
| Professional | 11.1% |
| Retail | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 250 |
| Fast Food | 217 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 216 |
| Law Offices | 211 |
| Real Estate Offices | 164 |
| Dental Offices | 153 |
| Coffee Shops | 134 |
| Insurance Agencies | 83 |
| Auto Repair | 79 |
| Accounting Firms | 79 |
| Child Day Care | 72 |
| Hotels Motels | 69 |
| Chiropractors | 64 |
| Beauty Salons | 60 |
| Commercial Banks | 44 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
