Population Trends

• Population growth has slowed in both Alaska and the NWT

• Both regions have experienced an “out-migration” in recent years.

• Migration is closely associated with economic growth.

• The relative impact of this out-migration has been larger in the NWT.

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Alaska now has over 622,000 residents. With additional oil and gas development looming, its population growth could significantly expand.