CITY · AK

What county is Anchorage, AK in?

Anchorage, AK is mostly in Anchorage Municipality. County FIPS code 02020, population 286,075 (2023 estimate).

County details

City: Anchorage, Alaska
Primary county: Anchorage Municipality
FIPS code: 02020
County population: 286,075

Some cities extend into more than one county. Anchorage is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.

Questions

What county is Anchorage in?

Anchorage, AK is mostly in Anchorage Municipality.

What is the county seat of Anchorage Municipality?

County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.

Can a city be in two counties?

Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.