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Alaska's Population Hits 2025 High Amid Migration Concerns

1/29/2026

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Alaska's population reached 738,737 in 2025, the highest since 2017, despite a Census revision that reduced international migration figures.
Natural increase totaled 3,389 births over deaths.
Negative net migration persisted for the 13th year, with 1,740 more people leaving than arriving.
Alaska's growth rate stood at 0.22 percent, ranking 40th among states.
Concerns arise as working-age and school-age populations decline, with projections of a steady population drop by 2050.

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Story summary

Alaska's population reached 738,737 in 2025, the highest since 2017, despite a Census revision that reduced international migration figures.
Natural increase totaled 3,389 births over deaths.
Negative net migration persisted for the 13th year, with 1,740 more people leaving than arriving.
Alaska's growth rate stood at 0.22 percent, ranking 40th among states.
Concerns arise as working-age and school-age populations decline, with projections of a steady population drop by 2050.