Economy & Jobs — Whittier, Alaska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,055 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 235 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 16.8% |
| Finance Insurance | 16.8% |
| Agriculture | 14.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
