CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
Alaska · Sitka · 2,999 residents · 2,863.449 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 1 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,519. Population has declined 10% since 2020. Median home value is $440,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,999
−10%since 2020
from 3,334 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 1 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−1%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$103,519
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,121 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,867
+3%since 2020
from $46,440 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.348 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Information7.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
Construction7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Education & health services1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$440,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $414,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,448
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,293 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−11%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(2,274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(282)
Asian3.7%(124)
Other19.6%(654)
Diversity Score61%(2,033)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(1,686)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(193)
Asian7.2%(217)
Other30.1%(903)
Diversity Score73%(2,189)
Diversity Score
73
+20%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.3 min
+61%since 2020
from 11.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Female
47.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Foreign born
10.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $103,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $440,600, and the typical rent is about $1,448 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Census Tract 2DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024