Interpretation of Demographics Data
Demographic Data Report for Alaska by Borough or Census Area
Mobility: Moved, different county this state (in past year)
Ages 1+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent
Alaska
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 17,218.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 11 of 51
United States
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 10,316,864.
- Rank within US : N/A
Dillingham Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 0.5 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 22.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 21 of 3142
Kusilvak Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 114.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 136 of 3142
Anchorage Municipality
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 4,705.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 195 of 3142
Fairbanks North Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,758.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 327 of 3142
Petersburg Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 65.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 327 of 3142
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 50.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 501 of 3142
Sitka City and Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 182.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 501 of 3142
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.2 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 203.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 501 of 3142
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.5 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 338.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 695 of 3142
Nome Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 260.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 845 of 3142
Lake and Peninsula Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 28.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 919 of 3142
Northwest Arctic Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 203.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 919 of 3142
Yakutat City and Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 15.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 919 of 3142
Aleutians West Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 153.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1002 of 3142
Kenai Peninsula Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,812.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1084 of 3142
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 3,303.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1084 of 3142
Haines Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 65.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1186 of 3142
Aleutians East Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 110.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1290 of 3142
Wrangell Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 66.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1290 of 3142
Juneau City and Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 1,027.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1368 of 3142
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 170.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1368 of 3142
Bethel Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 658.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1600 of 3142
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 212.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1673 of 3142
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 305.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2101 of 3142
Denali Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 89.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2159 of 3142
Kodiak Island Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 570.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2159 of 3142
North Slope Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 517.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2313 of 3142
Skagway Municipality
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 93.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2950 of 3142
Bristol Bay Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
- People (Moved From Different County In Same State) : The number of people (moved from different county in same state) is 125.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3131 of 3142
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/19/2026 10:30 pm.
Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Mobility: Moved, different county this state (in past year), see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.