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Sitka

Alaska · 8,458 residents · 2,870.063 sq mi
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Sitka is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,708. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $365,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,458
−4%since 2000
from 8,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+14%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Sitka
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,708
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,901 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,082
+74%since 2000
from $23,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,159
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+33%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(5,050)
Black0.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(501)
Asian6.8%(573)
Other23.6%(1,996)
Diversity Score68.5%(5,795)
Segregation Score11.1%(938)
Diversity Score
69
+202%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sitka, Alaska?

Sitka, Alaska has about 8,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sitka, Alaska?

The typical household in Sitka, Alaska earns about $81,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sitka, Alaska expensive?

In Sitka, Alaska, the median home is worth about $365,800, and the typical rent is about $1,159 a month.

How educated are people in Sitka, Alaska?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sitka, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sitka, Alaska?

About 6.6% of people in Sitka, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sitka, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sitka, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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