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Sitka city and

Alaska · 8,881 residents · 2,870.063 sq mi
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The short version

Sitka city and is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,024. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $309,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,881
+1%since 2000
from 8,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Sitka city and
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,024
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,901 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,982
+27%since 2000
from $23,622 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+48%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(5,641)
Black0.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(437)
Asian5.7%(509)
Other26.3%(2,338)
Diversity Score66.3%(5,892)
Diversity Score
66
+192%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
−4%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sitka city and, Alaska?

Sitka city and, Alaska has about 8,881 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sitka city and, Alaska earns about $62,024 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 $309,800, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Sitka city and, Alaska?

About 29.2% 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 7.0% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 293 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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