Alaska

Alaska

State in United States


Alaska has a land area of 570,865.8 square miles and a water area of 94,722.2 square miles. It is the 1st largest state by area.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    732,673
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    35.6 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    98,410
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    11.0%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $96,201
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    17.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    547,423
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    4.5%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    271,311
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,259
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    55.0%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    45.0%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $304,900
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    90,166
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    181,145
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    13.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Alaska is located in Seattle Regional Office. Within Alaska there are . Throughout Alaska there are 2 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

RENTAL HELP: ALASKA

Subsidized Apartments – HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: ALASKA

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Alaska

Age and Sex

35.6 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Alaska

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Age and Sex

35.6 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Alaska
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Alaska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Alaska

Older Population

13.40 +/- 0.2

65 Years and Older in Alaska

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Older Population

13.40 +/- 0.2
65 Years and Older in Alaska
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Alaska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Alaska

Veterans

11.00 +/- 0.7

Veterans in Alaska

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Veterans

11.00 +/- 0.7
Veterans in Alaska
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Alaska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Alaska

Median Household Income

$77,845 +/- $2,148

Median Household Income in Alaska

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Median Household Income

$77,845 +/- $2,148
Median Household Income in Alaska
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Alaska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Alaska

Poverty

10.50 +/- 0.9

Poverty in Alaska

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Poverty

10.50 +/- 0.9
Poverty in Alaska
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Alaska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Alaska

Educational Attainment

32.80 +/- 1.2

Educational Attainment in Alaska

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Educational Attainment

32.80 +/- 1.2
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Alaska
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Alaska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Alaska

Employment rate

57.40% +/- 1.1%

Employment rate in Alaska

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Employment rate

57.40% +/- 1.1%
Employment rate in Alaska
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: ALASKA

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Alaska Affordable Housing Partnership (AAHP) Sign up for this list to be notified of meetings and training opportunities, grant/NOFA info and affordable housing news.

Alaska Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Alaska.

HUD Highlights Region X Newsletter Want to keep up with changes at HUD? Want to know when grant funds are available, or new policies are implemented? Then this is the newsletter for you! Once per month you’ll get a brief yet informative email from our Regional Office highlighting important happenings at HUD, both in the Northwest and throughout the country.

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Last Updated: August 23, 2023