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Southwest Economic Region
Economic region · 5 measures tracked
40,755
Population
Jul 2025
7.3%
Unemployment rate
Aug 2026
16,695
Employment
Aug 2026
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Work and wages
| Measure | Latest | As of | Compared with Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employmentnot seasonally adjusted | 16,695 | 2026-08-01 | 4.7% |
| Labor forcenot seasonally adjusted | 18,006 | 2026-08-01 | 4.9% |
| Unemploymentnot seasonally adjusted | 1,311 | 2026-08-01 | 10.3% |
| Unemployment ratenot seasonally adjusted | 7.3% | 2026-08-01 | ▲ 3.8pt vs Alaska |
People, income and housing costs
| Measure | Latest | As of | Compared with Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationannual | 40,755 | 2025-07-01 | 5.5% |
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)