2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris41.41%
Republican
Donald Trump54.54%
Two-party margin
R+13.1
State hub
Alaska State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Alaska
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
734,821
Rank 48 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
1.2 people/sq mi
Rank 51 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
-0.5%
Rank 46 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
47.4% / 52.6%
Share of total population
Median household income
$86,370
Rank 13 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
10.5%
Rank 14 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
7.5%
Any race
White (NH)
58.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
3%
Asian (NH)
6.3%
AIAN (NH)
13.9%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
8.8%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Alaska's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Slower population change can stabilize turnout baselines; campaigns may emphasize persuasion and registration efficiency more than rapid expansion of the voter pool.
- Higher household incomes (median 86,370 USD) correlate in coverage with donation capacity, issues like housing and taxation, and segments of the electorate that respond to different creative.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 58.4% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Alaska has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Sparse, resource-oriented electorate that has leaned Republican in presidential races while occasionally rewarding individual Democrats.
- Energy, federal land, and military presence shape how national campaigns talk about Alaska.
- Third-party and independent candidates have historically drawn larger shares than in most states.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden42.77%
Republican
Donald Trump52.83%
Two-party margin
R+10.1
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton36.55%
Republican
Donald Trump51.28%
Two-party margin
R+14.7
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama40.81%
Republican
Mitt Romney54.80%
Two-party margin
R+14.0
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama37.89%
Republican
John McCain59.42%
Two-party margin
R+21.5
2004
Democratic
John Kerry35.52%
Republican
George W. Bush61.07%
Two-party margin
R+25.5
2000
Democratic
Al Gore27.67%
Republican
George W. Bush58.62%
Two-party margin
R+30.9
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton33.27%
Republican
Bob Dole50.80%
Two-party margin
R+17.5
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton30.29%
Republican
George H. W. Bush39.46%
Two-party margin
R+9.2
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis36.27%
Republican
George H. W. Bush59.59%
Two-party margin
R+23.3
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale29.87%
Republican
Ronald Reagan66.65%
Two-party margin
R+36.8
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter26.41%
Republican
Ronald Reagan54.35%
Two-party margin
R+27.9
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Alaska
- Alaska U.S. Senate Primary
August 18th
U.S. Congress (Alaska)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
0D:2R
Lisa MurkowskiRSenior senator
Lisa Ann Murkowski is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from the state of Alaska, having held the seat since 2002.
Dan SullivanRJunior senator
Daniel Scott Sullivan is an American politician, attorney, and Marine Corps veteran serving as the junior United States senator from the state of Alaska since 2015.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
0D:1R
Governor
Chief executive of Alaska's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Mike DunleavyR
Governor
Michael James Dunleavy is an American politician and educator serving since 2018 as the 12th governor of Alaska.