CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Alaska · Sitka · 5,369 residents · 6.614 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 2 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $455,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,369
+3%since 2020
from 5,235 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
812 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 792 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+4%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$97,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,821 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,140
+20%since 2020
from $37,670 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−12%since 2020
from 0.422 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Retail trade10.2%
Other services5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Public administration4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Construction4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Manufacturing1.1%
Education & health services0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$455,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $348,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,307
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,114 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−2%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(2,992)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(310)
Asian10.1%(528)
Other26.1%(1,368)
Diversity Score73.9%(3,870)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(3,137)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(384)
Asian8.8%(475)
Other25.1%(1,345)
Diversity Score72.9%(3,912)
Diversity Score
73
−1%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
9.8 min
−9%since 2020
from 10.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 5,369 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 $97,000 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 $455,600, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.8% 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 7.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Census Tract 1DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024