Economy & Jobs — Palmer, Alaska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,201 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$80,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,916 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 3,006 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Arts Food | 12.2% |
| Retail | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 64 |
| Physician Offices | 64 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 58 |
| Fast Food | 55 |
| Dental Offices | 53 |
| Coffee Shops | 52 |
| Auto Repair | 32 |
| Chiropractors | 29 |
| Child Day Care | 29 |
| Hotels Motels | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 27 |
| Accounting Firms | 20 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Pet Grooming | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
