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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Juneau

Alaska · 31,275 residents · 2,704.203 sq mi
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Juneau is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,517. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $291,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,275
+2%since 2000
from 30,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K31K33K1990201020202024Juneau
202432K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.3%(1,982)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.3%(1,972)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.4%(2,011)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.1%(2,212)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.2%(1,934)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.8%(4,327)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.8%(4,326)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.4%(5,441)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.2%(4,435)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.5%(1,722)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.1%(666)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.8%(247)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,517
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,034 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,923
+31%since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+4%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Juneau on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(22,498)
Black0.8%(235)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,040)
Asian4.6%(1,422)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(21,065)
Black0.8%(259)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,588)
Asian6%(1,879)
Other19.9%(6,232)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(1,007)
Cuban0.5%(167)
Puerto Rican0.5%(156)
Chilean0.3%(95)
Spaniard0.3%(91)
Ecuadorian0.2%(50)
Costa Rican0.1%(16)
Colombian0%(15)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Ancestry
German18.4%(5,707)
Irish13.7%(4,246)
English10.4%(3,230)
Norwegian6.7%(2,080)
Scottish4.1%(1,274)
American3.8%(1,188)
French3.5%(1,072)
Swedish3.3%(1,030)
Italian2.9%(888)
Polish2.7%(843)
Dutch2.4%(753)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(716)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.2%(387)
Danish1.1%(347)
Welsh1.1%(346)
Finnish0.8%(243)
Canadian0.6%(191)
Swiss0.6%(188)
British0.6%(182)
Hungarian0.5%(166)
Greek0.5%(149)
Czech0.4%(116)
Portuguese0.3%(102)
Ukrainian0.3%(99)
Slovak0.3%(90)
Romanian0.3%(85)
Lithuanian0.2%(77)
Belgian0.2%(63)
Austrian0.2%(54)
Arab0.2%(51)
Croatian0.1%(46)
Lebanese0.1%(45)
Australian0.1%(44)
Brazilian0.1%(39)
Turkish0.1%(34)
Ethiopian0.1%(28)
Latvian0.1%(27)
Slovene0.1%(26)
Iranian0%(9)
Syrian0%(6)
Serbian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.8%(5,312)
Married50.2%(6,704)
Widowed2.6%(343)
Divorced7.5%(1,003)
Women 15+
Never married28.3%(3,678)
Married49.4%(6,419)
Widowed6.3%(816)
Divorced16.1%(2,090)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau, Alaska has about 31,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Juneau, Alaska?

The typical household in Juneau, Alaska earns about $75,517 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Juneau, Alaska expensive?

In Juneau, Alaska, the median home is worth about $291,600, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Juneau, Alaska?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Juneau, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Juneau, Alaska?

About 6.5% of people in Juneau, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Juneau, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Juneau, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,524 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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