Economy & Jobs — Ester, Alaska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,272 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$77,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,238 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,422 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 45.2% |
| Retail | 22.6% |
| Arts Food | 16.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 70 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 70 |
| Fast Food | 57 |
| Physician Offices | 50 |
| Dental Offices | 45 |
| Coffee Shops | 37 |
| Auto Repair | 36 |
| Insurance Agencies | 29 |
| Law Offices | 28 |
| Child Day Care | 27 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
| Bars | 22 |
| Beauty Salons | 21 |
| Hotels Motels | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
