What is the unemployment rate in Anchorage Borough, AK right now?
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Unemployment in Anchorage Borough, AK was at 4.7% in May 2026. That's a 0.3 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It's a common way to measure the health of the job market and economy.
In May 2026,
4.7%
of the labor force was unemployed in Anchorage Borough, AK
May 2026 had a
+0.3
percentage point change from May 2025
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.
The unemployment rate in Anchorage Borough, AK was higher in May 2026 compared with May 2025.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2019 to May 2026
Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
How does unemployment in Anchorage Borough, AK compare to other counties?
The latest county-level data from May 2026 shows that Anchorage Borough, AK's unemployment rate was ranked 17th out of 30 counties in Alaska, from highest to lowest.
Unemployment rates in Alaska counties ranged from 2.5% to 16.1% in May 2026.
Not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment rate, by county in Alaska (May 2026)
| 1. | Kusilvak Census Area, AK | 16.1% |
| 2. | Bethel Census Area, AK | 10.1% |
| 3. | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK | 9.4% |
| 4. | Northwest Arctic Borough, AK | 8.8% |
| 5. | Nome Census Area, AK | 8.3% |
| 6. | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK | 7.5% |
| 7. | Dillingham Census Area, AK | 7.3% |
| 8. | Copper River Census Area, AK | 7.2% |
| 9. | Haines Borough, AK | 7.1% |
| 10. | Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK | 6.7% |
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