Population of Alaska
Alaska's population is 735,763 as of 2024, ranked #48 globally out of 50 states.
Current Population
735,763
10yr Growth
+3.59%
Global Rank
#48of 50
Peak Growth Year
1950
Growth: +77.38%
Population Over Time
1900 — 2024
Population Over Time
Analysis# Alaska Population Analysis
Alaska's population of 735,763 in 2024 reflects modest growth of 3.59% over the past decade, positioning it as the 48th most populous state. The state's growth trajectory peaked during the 1950s, a period coinciding with post-World War II development and the Cold War military buildup, but has since moderated significantly compared to that historical benchmark. With 124 years of recorded data showing volatile expansion patterns, Alaska's current growth rate underperforms the national average, indicating limited economic diversification or in-migration incentives relative to warmer, more developed regions.
Historical Data
17 Rows| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 735,763 | +0.32% |
| 2023 | 733,406 | +0.02% |
| 2022 | 733,276 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 734,923 | +0.21% |
| 2020 | 733,391 | +3.26% |
| 2010 | 710,231 | +13.29% |
| 2000 | 626,932 | +13.98% |
| 1990 | 550,043 | +36.88% |
| 1980 | 401,851 | +33.78% |
| 1970 | 300,382 | +32.81% |
| 1960 | 226,167 | +75.81% |
| 1950 | 128,643 | +77.38% |
| 1940 | 72,524 | +22.35% |
| 1930 | 59,278 | +7.71% |
| 1920 | 55,036 | -14.48% |
| 1910 | 64,356 | +1.20% |
| 1900 | 63,592 | — |