Alaska
July 31, 2025 2025-07-31 2:57
Alaska
America’s last frontier with vast wilderness, abundant wildlife, and natural resources. Home to the largest national park and the highest peak in North America.
Capital: Juneau
Population: 0.73 million
Electoral Votes: 3
Governor: Mike Dunleavy (Republican)
Largest City: Anchorage
State Website: alaska.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 1/3/1959
Minimum Wage: $11.91
Motto: “North to the Future”
Nickname: The Last Frontier
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 34.6 years
Male: 52.1%
Female: 47.9%
Economic Data
Average Income: $74,476
Income Rank: 14
Poverty Rate: 10.1%
Annual Budget: $12 billion
Largest Private Employer: Providence Health & Services
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $339,000
Average Rent: $1,296
Property Tax Rate: 1.19%
Home Owners: 63.5%
Renters: 36.5%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 92.8%
Some College: 36.3%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 11.2%
Education Ranking: 49
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 29
Crime Rate: 837.8 per 100k
Population Density: 1.3 per sq mi
