5 Least Populated States in America

3. Alaska

Population in 2022 (million): 0.73

Although it is the largest state in the US in terms of land area, Alaska is one of the least populated given its population of 0.73 million people in 2022. Given geography, Alaska isn’t connected to the continental USA which makes traveling there more difficult than traveling to many other states. Alaska’s climate is also colder than it is for any other U.S. state. The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in March 1867.