Juneau City and Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Juneau City and Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 31,969. It is the 5th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Juneau City and Borough is 39.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Juneau City and Borough is $100,513. This is 13% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $432,500. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Juneau City and Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.0%.

Education

40.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Juneau City and Borough in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.