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 | |
| Median Household Income | $101,727 | +35.4% | #158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $450,300 | +59.7% | #192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,341 | +15.3% | #370 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.7% | #278 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.9% of residents in Sitka City and Borough have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
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.