Alaska

Key Details

• Alaska is the biggest State in the United States. It is located in the Northwest corner of the continent.
• Of the 20 highest peaks in the U.S., 17 are in Alaska.
• Alaska has over 3000 Rivers and over 3 million lakes.
• Alaska's economy is driven by the extraction and sales of natural resources such as oil, gas, and minerals.
• As of 2023, Alaska's population is over 730,000.
• The capital of Alaska is Juneau.
• Alaska is known for its undeveloped lands, mountains, glaciers, and harsh climate.
• The life expectancy in Alaska is 78 years at birth.
• Alaskans over 25 years old have a high school diploma or equivalent as their highest level of education.
• The current governor of Alaska is Mike Dunleavy of the Republican Party.

Alaska population Demographics

About 96.9% of the over 730,000 Alaskans are actual citizens. 7.88% of the people who reside in Alaska were born outside the country. Alaska's racial composition is mostly made up of whites, who make up 62.3% of the total population in the state. In 2022, there were 4.19 times more white residents in Alaska than any other race or ethnicity. Native Americans make up 14.61%, Asians 6.42%, black people or African Americans 3.22%, and 1.94% for other races.

In 2018, over 60,000 immigrants comprised 8% of the population. Three-fifths of all immigrants are naturalized U.S. citizens. Undocumented immigrants comprised 13% of the immigrant population and 1% of Alaska's total population. The Philippines, Mexicans, Canadians, Thais, and Koreans are the top countries of origin for immigrants, and they are an integral part of the state's communities.

Elections and Voting

General elections in Alaska are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Also, primary elections are held on the third Tuesday in August of even-numbered years. Conversely, REAA (Regional Educational, Attendance Area) elections are held annually on the first Tuesday in October. This means that the next set of elections in Alaska is scheduled as follows: Primary election; on August 20, 2024, general election; on November 5, 2024, and REAA elections; on October 1, 2024.

As of May 2024, there are four officially recognized political parties in Alaska: the Alaska Democratic Party, the Alaska Republican Party, the Alaskan Independence Party, and the Libertarian Party of Alaska. Of the four, The Alaska Republican party has been particularly influential, with the state often voting Republican in presidential elections.

Alaska uses a Nonpartisan Top-Four Primary system, where the top four vote-getters advance to the General Election, regardless of political affiliation. Alaska provides options for Absentee and Early Voting and also provides assistance and accessibility information for Military and Overseas Voters, College Voters, and others.

Housing, Income, and Employment

Alaska provides a range of housing options, including single-family homes, Condominiums, and multi-family units. The state is solely responsible for providing rental information and average rent costs for single-family homes and apartments.

The updated median household income in Alaska is $80.287. The state's housing finance corporation provides an eligibility checker to determine whether a household income meets certain requirements.

As of July 17, 2024, there are over 7,000 jobs in Alaska spread across a variety of industries: department specialists, retail clerks, Fish processors, Water treatment operators, Delivery drivers, and Registered Nurse Technicians, amongst others.

Alaska Crime rates

In 2022, the overall crime rate in Alaska dropped by 1.6%. The violent crime rate decreased by 9.7%, with fewer cases of murder, robbery, rape, and aggravated assault, while the number of reported property crime rates was 2.9%.

The people who live in the southern part of the state consider it to be the safest, as the chances of being a victim of crime are 1 in 17. However, in the northwest neighborhood, the chances may be as high as 1 in 4.

How to Find people in Alaska

Alaska State Records is a comprehensive database that contains information about criminal records, vital records, court records, and public records. Government agencies can obtain copies of these records by making a public records request.

Search engines also offer free people search services, by entering the person's name and other information into the search engine.

The Alaska Court System provides alternate services for residents who find it difficult to locate someone.

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