Over $108 Million in Legal Marijuana Sold in Anchorage, Alaska in 2024
- Anchorage, Alaska saw total taxable marijuana and marijuana product sales amounting to $108,484,831 in 2024, with $5,424,144 collected in municipal retail sales tax.
- Sales remained robust throughout the year, with peaks in March, October, and July, indicating steady consumer demand.
- On average, each resident of Anchorage purchased about $380 worth of cannabis products in 2024.
- Despite a slight decline in overall revenue compared to 2023 due to a modest drop in pricing, marijuana sales continue to be a significant economic driver in Anchorage, generating millions in tax revenue to support local government functions.
The data shows that total taxable marijuana and marijuana product sales in Anchorage for the year reached $108,484,831. The municipal retail sales tax on these transactions totaled $5,424,144. Monthly sales remained strong throughout the year, with peaks in March ($9.3 million), October ($9.8 million), and July ($9.3 million). Anchorage has a population of around 286,000, meaning that on average, every resident purchased around $380 worth of cannabis in 2024.
Compared to 2023, when total marijuana sales reached approximately $112.8 million, Anchorage saw a slight decline in overall revenue, attributed to a modest drop in pricing. Marijuana remains a key economic driver in the city, contributing millions in tax revenue that supports local government functions.
Sales data includes a variety of marijuana products including concentrated extracts, edibles, tinctures, and topicals, as well as dried flower and prerolls.
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Alaska legalized marijuana in 2014, with the first licensed marijuana store open in 2016