Juneau City and Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska has a population of 31,794, the 5th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $101,661 and the median home value is $449,300. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Juneau City and Borough Quick Facts
How Juneau City and Borough Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,969 | 31,794 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $100,513 | $101,661 | +1.1% |
| Median home value | $432,500 | $449,300 | +3.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Juneau City and Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | 31,794 | $101,661 | 8.9% | $449,300 |
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Population Overview
Juneau City and Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 31,794. It is the 5th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Juneau City and Borough is 40.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Juneau City and Borough is $101,661. This is 10% higher than the state median of $92,788. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $449,300. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Juneau City and Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
41.2% 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 counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 30% higher than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Juneau City and Borough come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Juneau City and Borough, Alaska?
Juneau City and Borough has a population of 31,794, making it the 5th most populous county in Alaska.
What is the median income in Juneau City and Borough?
The median household income in Juneau City and Borough is $101,661 with a poverty rate of 8.9%.
How many cities are in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska?
Juneau City and Borough contains 1 Census-designated place.