A Complete List of Counties in Alaska State
Alaska stands out among U.S. states because it doesn’t use traditional counties. Instead, it relies on boroughs and census areas for local governance, which handle everything from education to public services across its vast wilderness. These divisions are essential for administrative purposes, population statistics, and resource management in this sparsely populated state.
With over 665,000 square miles of land, Alaska’s unique setup includes 19 organized boroughs and several census areas that cover the unorganized borough. In this post, we’ll explore and list all of Alaska’s county equivalents to help you understand the state’s layout better, whether you’re a resident, traveler, or researcher.
The List of Boroughs and Census Areas
- Aleutians East Borough
- Aleutians West Census Area
- Anchorage Municipality
- Bethel Census Area
- Bristol Bay Borough
- Denali Borough
- Dillingham Census Area
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Haines Borough
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Juneau City and Borough
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough
- Kodiak Island Borough
- Kusilvak Census Area
- Lake and Peninsula Borough
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough
- Nome Census Area
- North Slope Borough
- Northwest Arctic Borough
- Petersburg Borough
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Sitka City and Borough
- Skagway Municipality
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
- Yakutat Borough
- Wrangell City and Borough
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
This list covers all 29 county equivalents in Alaska. Each one offers distinct landscapes and communities, from remote Arctic regions to coastal areas. Knowing these can aid in travel planning or learning about Alaska’s diverse geography and culture.