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Ketchikan Micro

Ketchikan, AK · 1 counties · 13,948 residents · 4,857.02 sq mi
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Ketchikan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,678. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,948
−1%since 2000
from 14,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,678
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,343
+60%since 2000
from $23,994 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+28%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(10,264)
Black0.5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(372)
Asian4.2%(596)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(3,006)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(8,221)
Black0.7%(100)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(650)
Asian8%(1,118)
Other22.6%(3,159)
Diversity Score68.6%(9,563)
Segregation Score20.4%(2,845)
Diversity Score
69
+221%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

KetchikanCENTRAL7,939
What's inside

1 component county

Ketchikan GatewayCENTRAL13,549
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ketchikan, AK?

Ketchikan, AK has about 13,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ketchikan, AK?

The typical household in Ketchikan, AK earns about $74,678 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ketchikan, AK expensive?

In Ketchikan, AK, the median home is worth about $299,500, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Ketchikan, AK?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ketchikan, AK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ketchikan, AK?

About 8.8% of people in Ketchikan, AK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ketchikan, AK grown since 1990?

Yes, Ketchikan, AK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 1 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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