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Gulf Coast Economic Region
Economic region · 5 measures tracked
82,979
Population
Jul 2025
3.5%
Unemployment rate
Jul 2026
42,527
Employment
Jul 2026
Latest values with sources. Full history for any
measure is on its own page.
Work and wages
| Measure | Latest | As of | Compared with Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employmentnot seasonally adjusted | 42,527 | 2026-07-01 | 11.8% |
| Labor forcenot seasonally adjusted | 44,050 | 2026-07-01 | 11.8% |
| Unemploymentnot seasonally adjusted | 1,523 | 2026-07-01 | 11.2% |
| Unemployment ratenot seasonally adjusted | 3.5% | 2026-07-01 | ▼ 0.2pt vs Alaska |
People, income and housing costs
| Measure | Latest | As of | Compared with Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationannual | 82,979 | 2025-07-01 | 11.2% |
Sources for this page
- Alaska Labor Force & Unemployment (LAUS) — Alaska Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, Research & Analysis
- Alaska Population Estimates (by Borough & Economic Region) — Alaska Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development, Research & Analysis (state demographer)