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Southwest Economic Region
Economic region · 5 measures tracked
40,755
Population
Jul 2025
7.2%
Unemployment rate
Jul 2026
17,925
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 | 17,925 | 2026-07-01 | 5.0% |
| Labor forcenot seasonally adjusted | 19,319 | 2026-07-01 | 5.2% |
| Unemploymentnot seasonally adjusted | 1,394 | 2026-07-01 | 10.2% |
| Unemployment ratenot seasonally adjusted | 7.2% | 2026-07-01 | ▲ 3.5pt 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)