As Alaska’s KIDS COUNT affiliate, the Alaska Children’s Trust publishes an expanded KIDS COUNT data profile specific to Alaska every other year. The data presented below utilizes demographic information centered around race and ethnicity, to better understand disparities and inequities affecting children across key areas like education, health, economic well-being, and family/community context.

Using demographic data helps illuminate inequities that exist among different racial and ethnic groups as well as the unique challenges that arise from intersectionality with other factors such as income level, family structure, and geographic location. By disaggregating data by race and ethnicity, KIDS COUNT can highlight which communities face greater challenges and barriers. This approach highlights where challenges like limited access to quality education, high poverty rates, high housing cost, or poor health outcomes are most pronounced. Identifying these disparities enables us to design targeted interventions that address the unique needs of Alaska’s children and families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.