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Skagway

Alaska · 920 residents · 9.445 sq mi
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Skagway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $249,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
920
+7%since 2000
from 862 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7088479861K1K1990201020202024Skagway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,417
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,500
+28%since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+13%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(60)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(824)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other6%(55)
Diversity Score20.8%(192)
Diversity Score
21
+201%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.5 min
−53%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
41.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
41.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skagway, Alaska?

Skagway, Alaska has about 920 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skagway, Alaska?

The typical household in Skagway, Alaska earns about $73,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skagway, Alaska expensive?

In Skagway, Alaska, the median home is worth about $249,300, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Skagway, Alaska?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Skagway, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skagway, Alaska?

About 11.2% of people in Skagway, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skagway, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Skagway, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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