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Most Populated Cities in Alaska

Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the most populated cities in Alaska based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Anchorage leads the ranking with a value of 289,069 and a population of 289,069.

The top three cities are Anchorage (289,069), Fairbanks (32,242), and Juneau city and (31,969). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Alaska.

RankCityValuePopulation
#1Anchorage289,069289,069
#2Fairbanks32,24232,242
#3Juneau city and31,96931,969
#4Badger19,03319,033
#5Knik-Fairview18,92118,921
#6College11,73011,730
#7North Lakes10,58310,583
#8Tanaina9,7389,738
#9Wasilla9,4359,435
#10Meadow Lakes8,9948,994
#11Sitka city and8,3938,393
#12Ketchikan8,1518,151
#13Kalifornsky8,1368,136
#14Kenai7,5627,562
#15Sterling6,7766,776
#16Gateway6,7166,716
#17Bethel6,3136,313
#18Palmer6,1416,141
#19South Lakes6,1326,132
#20Chena Ridge5,9275,927
#21Steele Creek5,8615,861
#22Homer5,7505,750
#23Kodiak5,4975,497
#24Fishhook5,4615,461
#25Farmers Loop4,8874,887
#26Utqiaġvik4,8504,850
#27Nikiski4,6564,656
#28Soldotna4,4484,448
#29Unalaska4,4304,430
#30Valdez3,9113,911
#31Butte3,9053,905
#32Nome3,6683,668
#33Mill Bay3,5413,541
#34Petersburg3,3463,346
#35Big Lake3,2913,291
#36Goldstream3,2383,238
#37Eielson AFB3,1333,133
#38Kotzebue3,0463,046
#39Farm Loop2,9402,940
#40Ester2,7842,784
#41Seward2,7352,735
#42North Pole2,6632,663
#43Fritz Creek2,4322,432
#44Cordova2,4052,405
#45Anchor Point2,2912,291
#46Ridgeway2,1742,174
#47Wrangell city and2,1062,106
#48Dillingham2,0842,084
#49Deltana2,0642,064
#50Prudhoe Bay1,9711,971

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the most populated in Alaska?

Anchorage ranks #1 for most populated cities in Alaska with a value of 289,069 and a population of 289,069.

How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Alaska?

There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Alaska. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does Alaska compare to other states for most populated cities?

You can compare Alaska's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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