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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Skagway

Alaska · 968 residents · 433.971 sq mi
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Skagway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,500. Population has declined 10% since 2009. Median home value is $253,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
968
−10%since 2009
from 1,071 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2009
from 38.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
9321K1K1K1K200920202024Skagway
20241K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.1%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 93.4%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 143.6%(35)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.8%(46)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244%(39)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3419.5%(189)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4416.4%(159)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.1%(156)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6418%(174)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.5%(63)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842%(19)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(6)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $71,295 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,536
+8%since 2009
from $32,801 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $259,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,002 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
−5%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Skagway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(906)
Black1.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(36)
Asian1.5%(16)
Other8.7%(93)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(872)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(21)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other5.8%(56)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(41)
Ancestry
Irish26.2%(299)
German16.3%(186)
English11.8%(134)
Norwegian11.7%(133)
Bulgarian8.5%(97)
Polish5.9%(67)
Dutch4.4%(50)
Italian4.3%(49)
French4.1%(47)
Swedish3.5%(40)
Welsh3.3%(38)
Scottish2.6%(30)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish1.1%(13)
Czech0.9%(10)
Danish0.8%(9)
British0.7%(8)
Austrian0.4%(4)
Canadian0.4%(4)
Swiss0.4%(4)
American0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Bulgarian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.2 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
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
39.9%
+4.5 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
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
41.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.4%(111)
Married55.3%(233)
Widowed11.2%(47)
Divorced7.1%(30)
Women 15+
Never married32.8%(212)
Married48.4%(313)
Widowed6.8%(44)
Divorced12.1%(78)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skagway, Alaska?

Skagway, Alaska has about 968 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 $73,500 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 $253,700, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Skagway, Alaska?

About 32.3% 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 10.8% of people in Skagway, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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