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Juneau, AK · 1 counties · 31,609 residents (2025 est.) · 2,704.203 sq mi
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#21Shortest commutesof 92515.1#28Highest median household incomeof 925$101,661
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Juneau city and is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $449,300. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,794
+4%since 2000
from 30,711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+13%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:31,609 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K31K33K1990201020202024Juneau city and
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,661
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,034 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,089
+102%since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+9%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$449,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(19,510)
Black0.6%(205)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,245)
Asian7.2%(2,274)
Other23.8%(7,560)
Diversity Score69.6%(22,127)
Segregation Score22.2%(7,059)
Diversity Score
70
+182%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
+28%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
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
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Juneau city andCENTRAL31,609
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JuneauCENTRAL31,609
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Juneau, AK?

Juneau, AK has about 31,794 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Juneau, AK?

The typical household in Juneau, AK earns about $101,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Juneau, AK expensive?

In Juneau, AK, the median home is worth about $449,300, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.

How educated are people in Juneau, AK?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Juneau, AK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Juneau, AK?

About 8.9% of people in Juneau, AK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Juneau, AK grown since 1990?

Yes, Juneau, AK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,043 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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