2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,393
Sitka City and Borough is a small rural county in Alaska with a population of 8,393. The median household income is $101,207, 56% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.4%, median home value is $442,100, and 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% above the national average.
Population
8,393
2023 estimate
Rank #2620 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$101,207
Household
Rank #137 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$442,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #160 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
34.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #462 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% above Alaska avg·56% above national avg
Poverty Rate
30% above Alaska avg·44% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% above Alaska avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$45,532
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
64% above Alaska avg·111% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% above Alaska avg·45% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Alaska avg·15% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
33% below Alaska avg·19% below national avg
Housing Units
4,167
Households
3,503
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,539
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.7%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
48% above Alaska avg·43% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Alaska avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.8%
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