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Juneau

Alaska · 32,255 residents · 2,704.203 sq mi
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Juneau is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,255
+5%since 2000
from 30,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+9%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K31K33K1990201020202024Juneau
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,077
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,034 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,074
+61%since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,262
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(22,498)
Black0.8%(235)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,040)
Asian4.6%(1,422)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(7,588)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61%(19,673)
Black1%(328)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(2,077)
Asian6.5%(2,086)
Other22.1%(7,113)
Diversity Score68%(21,921)
Segregation Score17.4%(5,604)
Diversity Score
68
+175%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau, Alaska has about 32,255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Juneau, Alaska?

The typical household in Juneau, Alaska earns about $88,077 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 $355,100, and the typical rent is about $1,262 a month.

How educated are people in Juneau, Alaska?

About 38.8% 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 6.9% 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 5,504 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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