Interpretation of Demographics Data
Demographic Data Report for Alaska by Borough or Census Area
Population: Age 65 and over
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 13.8 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 101,694.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 49 of 52
United States
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
- Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 57,633,628.
- Rank within US : N/A
Aleutians West Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 312.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3141 of 3143
Kusilvak Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 558.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3140 of 3143
North Slope Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 875.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3136 of 3143
Bethel Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,538.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3135 of 3143
Northwest Arctic Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 630.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3134 of 3143
Nome Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 875.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3132 of 3143
Lake and Peninsula Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 108.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3102 of 3143
Dillingham Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 12.0 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 569.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3056 of 3143
Denali Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 241.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3047 of 3143
Fairbanks North Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,160.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3017 of 3143
Anchorage Municipality
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 37,183.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 3002 of 3143
Aleutians East Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 456.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2986 of 3143
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
- Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 15,498.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2935 of 3143
Kodiak Island Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,777.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2911 of 3143
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,106.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2687 of 3143
Juneau City and Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 16.0 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,084.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2614 of 3143
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,630.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2358 of 3143
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 899.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2330 of 3143
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,433.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2247 of 3143
Sitka City and Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,479.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2247 of 3143
Skagway Municipality
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 227.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2104 of 3143
Bristol Bay Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 170.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 2021 of 3143
Kenai Peninsula Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,085.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1565 of 3143
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,177.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1349 of 3143
Haines Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 456.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 1009 of 3143
Petersburg Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 802.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 682 of 3143
Yakutat City and Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 26.8 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 141.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 306 of 3143
Wrangell Borough
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 572.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 260 of 3143
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
- Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
- People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 653.
- Rank within US : This borough or census area is ranked 207 of 3143
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/21/2026 11:02 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 Population: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.
Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.