Alaska could be facing its first long-term decline in population and resulting economic slowdown

After 11 straight years with more residents leaving Alaska than arriving, the state for the first time projects a long-term population decline, according to a report released Monday from the state’s demographer.

And as Alaskans keep getting older, the number of deaths will rise while births keep falling, adding to the population decline looking out to 2050, according to David Howell, state demographer, writing in the state’s latest Alaska Economic Trends magazine.

The projections, if they hold, could have important consequences, he said in an interview Tuesday.

Fewer students will be available...

 

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