Demographics of Alaska

As of 2020, Alaska has a population of 733,391.

In 2005, the population of Alaska was 663,661, which is an increase of 5,906, or 0.9%, from the prior year and an increase of 36,730, or 5.9%, since the year 2000. This includes a natural increase since the last census of 36,590 people (53,132 births minus 16,542 deaths) and an increase due to net migration of 1,181 people into the state. Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 5,800 people, and migration within the country produced a net loss of 4,619 people. More than half of the state's population lives in Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks, with two-fifths in Anchorage alone. The Matanuska-Susistna Borough is one of the nation's fastest growing areas, with an estimated population of 100,000 and projections of 130,000 by 2027. The last census of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in 2019 showed a population of 108,317. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough contains the incorporated townships of Wasilla and Palmer and is home to an indigenous population, The Dena'ina people have been in the area for 10,000 years. Knik Tribal Council is a federally recognized tribe in the MAT-SU and a non-profit social service organization for Natives in the MAT-SU region. This area contains the cities of Meadow Lakes, Big Lake, Houston, Talkeetna, Willow. There is 1 city, townships and other populated areas in the Matanuska-Susistna Borough.

With a population of 733,391, according to the 2023 U.S. census, Alaska is the 48th most populous and least densely populated state.

For purposes of the federal census, the state is divided into artificial divisions defined geographically by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes only.

The center of population of Alaska is located approximately 64.37 kilometers (40.00 mi) east of Anchorage at 61.400 N. latitude, 148.874 W. longitude. In 2006, Alaska had a larger percentage of tobacco smokers than the national average, with 24% of Alaskan adults smoking.

The 1870 Census in Alaska was conducted by U.S. Army personnel under the command of Major General Henry W. Halleck. This count showed 82,400 people. But because of duplication of tribes listed under different names, the inclusion of a tribe that did not exist, and exaggerated estimates, the number was not considered reliable.

According to the 2020 United States census, the racial composition of Alaska was the following:

The population was 7.7% of Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race). See Hispanics and Latinos in Alaska to learn more.