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Sitka city and

Alaska · 8,319 residents (2025 est.) · 2,870.063 sq mi
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Sitka city and is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,727. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $450,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,368
−5%since 2000
from 8,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,319 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Sitka city and
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,727
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,901 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,118
+95%since 2000
from $23,622 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−6%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,341
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+32%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(5,927)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(290)
Asian3.7%(329)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(2,007)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(4,823)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(577)
Asian8.3%(692)
Other26.9%(2,248)
Diversity Score73%(6,109)
Diversity Score
73
+221%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sitka city and, Alaska?

Sitka city and, Alaska has about 8,368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sitka city and, Alaska?

The typical household in Sitka city and, Alaska earns about $101,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sitka city and, Alaska expensive?

In Sitka city and, Alaska, the median home is worth about $450,300, and the typical rent is about $1,341 a month.

How educated are people in Sitka city and, Alaska?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sitka city and, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sitka city and, Alaska?

About 7.5% of people in Sitka city and, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sitka city and, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sitka city and, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 220 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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