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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

Population 31,794
Median Household Income $101,661
Median Home Value $449,300
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Median Age 40.0 years
Homeownership Rate 63.6%
Affordability Ratio 4.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.2%
High School Graduation 95.2%
Cities/Places 1
Population 31,794 5th of 30
Median Income $101,661 10% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Unemployment 4.0%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population31,96931,794-0.5%
Median household income$100,513$101,661+1.1%
Median home value$432,500$449,300+3.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 8.7%
$25K-$50K 11.2%
$50K-$100K 29.1%
$100K+ 51.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
1.6%
$15K-$20K
2.0%
$20K-$25K
2.1%
$25K-$30K
1.7%
$30K-$35K
2.1%
$35K-$40K
1.4%
$40K-$45K
3.0%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
10.0%
$75K-$100K
11.5%
$100K-$125K
12.7%
$125K-$150K
9.5%
$150K-$200K
12.8%
$200K+
16.1%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%
67.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,444/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

59out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Juneau City and Borough

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Juneau31,794$101,6618.9%$449,300

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.