Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02220 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,368 #2,621 / 3,222
19th
Median Household Income $101,727 +35.4% #158 / 3,222
95th
Median Age 39.7 years +2.1% #2,188 / 3,222
32th
Median Home Value $450,300 +59.7% #192 / 3,222
94th
Median Gross Rent $1,341 +15.3% #370 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 7.5% -40.7% #278 / 3,222
91th

Demographics

Sitka City and Borough has a population of 8,368, making it the #2,621 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

90.0%
Native Born
10.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Sitka City and Borough is $101,727, ranking #158 out of 3,222 counties — 35.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.

Median Household Income
$101,727 +35.4% vs nat'l
Rank #158 of 3,222
95th percentile
Per Capita Income
$46,118 +11.8% vs nat'l
Rank #348 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.5% −40.7% vs nat'l
Rank #278 of 3,222
91th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.4% +19.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,648 of 3,222
18th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.3% +1.7% vs nat'l
Rank #506 of 3,222
84th percentile
Mean Commute Time
13.7 min −50.5% vs nat'l
Rank #3,186 of 3,222
1th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Sitka City and Borough is $450,300 (+59.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,341/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.7%.

Median Home Value
$450,300 +59.7% vs nat'l
Rank #192 of 3,222
94th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,341 +15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #370 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
61.7% −4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,927 of 3,222
9th percentile
61.7% Homeownership

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Health

89.9% of residents in Sitka City and Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.

89.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9% −2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,176 of 3,222
32th percentile

About Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Sitka City and Borough, Alaska has a total population of 8,368, making it the 2,621st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sitka City and Borough is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Sitka City and Borough is $101,727, which ranks #158 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.

The median home value in Sitka City and Borough is $450,300, 59.7% above the national median. Renters in Sitka City and Borough pay a median gross rent of $1,341 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sitka City and Borough, 34.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.7 min.

Sitka City and Borough is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (16.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.3%).

All data for Sitka City and Borough, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.