Skagway Municipality, Alaska
AK · FIPS 02230 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,244 | — | #3,174 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,136 | +8.0% | #537 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,731 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $435,400 | +54.5% | #213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,280 | +10.1% | #443 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | -53.4% | #100 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Skagway Municipality has a population of 1,244, making it the #3,174 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Skagway Municipality is $81,136, ranking #537 out of 3,222 counties — 8.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.9% and unemployment stands at 9.1%.
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The median home value in Skagway Municipality is $435,400 (+54.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,280/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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91.5% of residents in Skagway Municipality have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Skagway Municipality, Alaska
Skagway Municipality, Alaska has a total population of 1,244, making it the 3,174th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Skagway Municipality is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Skagway Municipality is $81,136, which ranks #537 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1%.
The median home value in Skagway Municipality is $435,400, 54.5% above the national median. Renters in Skagway Municipality pay a median gross rent of $1,280 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Skagway Municipality, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 6.1 min.
Skagway Municipality is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.0%).
All data for Skagway Municipality, 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.