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Alaska Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Alaska was $77,845 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Alaska median household income is $8,128 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Alaska household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Alaska median family income and per capita income for Alaska are shown further down.

Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.

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Real Median Household Income in Alaska

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $69,717 -1.64% +4.32%
Alaska $77,845 -2.98% -2.96%

Alaska Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005

The current median household income for Alaska is $77,845. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $86,359 and is now $8,514 (9.86%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: Alaska, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for Alaska

Date US Alaska
2021 $69,717 $77,845
2020 $70,877 $80,234
2019 $69,638 $79,972
2018 $66,828 $80,217
2017 $66,687 $80,884
2016 $65,052 $86,303
2015 $63,784 $83,888
2014 $61,468 $82,004
2013 $60,869 $84,153
2012 $60,732 $80,050
2011 $60,969 $81,882

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Alaska Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Alaska was $95,344 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Alaska median family income is $9,538 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Median Family Income in Alaska

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $85,806 -1.68% +4.09%
Alaska $95,344 -2.74% -1.65%

Alaska Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005

The current median family income for Alaska is $95,344. Real median family income peaked in 2009 at $101,186 and is now $5,842 (5.77%) lower. From a post peak low of $91,493 in 2011, real median family income for Alaska has now grown by $3,851 (4.21%).

Real Median Family Income: Alaska, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for Alaska

Date US Alaska
2021 $85,806 $95,344
2020 $87,269 $98,031
2019 $85,780 $97,466
2018 $82,434 $96,942
2017 $81,669 $95,971
2016 $80,231 $100,037
2015 $78,061 $98,779
2014 $75,505 $94,289
2013 $74,593 $99,470
2012 $73,920 $94,836
2011 $74,192 $91,493

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Alaska Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Alaska was $39,509 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Alaska per capita income is $1,177 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.

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Real Per Capita Income in Alaska

2021 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $38,332 -1.03% +5.01%
Alaska $39,509 -1.30% +2.47%

Alaska Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005

The current per capita income for Alaska is $39,509. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $40,029 and is now $520 (1.30%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: Alaska, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for Alaska

Date US Alaska
2021 $38,332 $39,509
2020 $38,730 $40,029
2019 $37,803 $39,187
2018 $36,503 $38,557
2017 $35,807 $37,824
2016 $35,145 $38,598
2015 $34,284 $39,285
2014 $33,094 $37,875
2013 $32,833 $37,831
2012 $32,297 $37,701
2011 $32,243 $37,914

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