Divorce Statistics in Alaska

Last updated: 2023 data

Key Divorce Statistics for Alaska (2023)

Divorce Rate

3.1 per 1,000

Marriage Rate

7.0 per 1,000

Annual Filings

2,200

Median Cost (Uncontested)

$2,200

Median Cost (Contested)

$12,000

Median Attorney Hourly Rate

$329/hr

Median Duration

5 months

Family Law Attorneys

59

Attorneys per 100K Population

8.0

Population

740,133

Median Marriage Duration

16.3 years

Marriage vs. Divorce Rate in Alaska (2023)

Rates per 1,000 population — 2023 data

Divorce Cost Comparison in Alaska

Median attorney hourly rate: $329/hr

US Divorce Rate Trend (10-Year)

Alaska vs. National Average

Comparison of Alaska divorce statistics against national averages
MetricAlaskaNational Average
Divorce Rate (per 1,000)3.12.4
Median Uncontested Cost$2,200$7,500
Median Contested Cost$12,000N/A
Median Duration (Months)511
Attorneys per 100K8

Data Sources & Methodology

Statistics shown reflect 2023 data from the following sources. Attorney counts are computed from our verified directory database.