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Alaska has 30 counties, a population of 387,683 residents, about 245 zip codes and 61 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Matanuska-Susitna County has the largest population in the state, while Bristol Bay County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, county subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive Alaska County Map
This Alaska county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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Alaska Population By County
Alaska's population was 387,683 in 2020, up 26,884 (7.45%) residents from 2010. Matanuska-Susitna County had the largest population in the state with 107,081 people. Fairbanks North Star and Kenai Peninsula Counties also stand out as major population centers. Bristol Bay County was the least populated area in Alaska with only 844 residents. The table below compares Alaska county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In Alaska
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Matanuska-Susitna County | 107,081 | ▴ 20.32% |
| Fairbanks North Star County | 95,655 | ▾ 1.97% |
| Kenai Peninsula County | 58,799 | ▴ 6.14% |
| Bethel County | 18,666 | ▴ 9.72% |
| Ketchikan Gateway County | 13,948 | ▴ 3.49% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
Alaska County Map With ZIP Codes
Alaska has about 245 zip codes statewide. Yukon-Koyukuk County contains the most zip codes, with 32. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few Alaska counties.
Alaska School Districts By County
Alaska has 61 public school districts with 135,358 students enrolled as of 2024. Yukon-Koyukuk County has the highest district count in the state. Anchorage County has the largest total school enrollment. Yukon-Koyukuk County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in Alaska
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon-Koyukuk County | 6 | 15,290 | ▴ 5.92% |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder County | 6 | 1,441 | ▾ 7.63% |
| Bethel County | 5 | 6,944 | ▾ 2.43% |
| Kusilvak County | 5 | 6,657 | ▾ 2.19% |
| Southeast Fairbanks County | 4 | 1,920 | ▾ 3.42% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
Alaska County Map With County Subdivisions
Alaska has about 37 county subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of local detail and help show how subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few counties with available subdivision map coverage.
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