There are roughly two jobs open for everyone looking for work in Alaska.
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Alaska vital statistics show declines in both deaths and births in 2022
There are signs that the worst COVID-19 effects may be easing, while fertility continues its years-long decline.
Study: Alaska is failing to keep most Alaska-born residents
More than half of Alaskans born in the state have moved away, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
Alaska population dipped last year, Census Bureau finds
The Department of Labor also noted a significant decline in working-age Alaskans.
Alaska’s working-age population on decline since 2013 peak, and recovery chances seen as dim
The rate of loss since then has been nearly the highest among all U.S. states.
Alaska’s population rose slightly in 2022, but more people continue to leave than arrive
The number of people moving out of Alaska exceeded the number of people moving into the state for a 10th consecutive year.
Despite near-record job availability, more recent arrivals are choosing to leave Alaska
People have been staying in Alaska for less and less time since the 1990s, with the exception of residents who were either born in Alaska or turned eighteen here.
Alaska does have more men than women, but the odds aren’t that odd
There are more men than women here. But it’s not as big of a difference as you might think.