Ketchikan city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ketchikan city, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Ketchikan city, Alaska has a total population of 8,151, the 12th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $76,835, which is 14% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

Ketchikan city Quick Facts

Population 8,151

Median Household Income $76,835

Median Home Value $340,300

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 36.9 years

Homeownership Rate 58.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

High School Graduation Rate 93.7%

Diversity Index 60/100

Population 8,151 12th of 330

Median Income $76,835 above average

Poverty Rate 12.6% 1% higher national

Median Home Value $340,300 top 20%

How Ketchikan city Compares

Median Household Income

Ketchikan city

$76,835

$89,336

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Ketchikan city

$340,300

$333,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 27.3%

$100K+ 36.7%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

66.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.9%

Renter 41.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

25.2%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

24.0%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Ketchikan city Rankings in Alaska

#12 Population of 330

#84 Median Income of 330

#103 Education of 330

#29 Home Value of 330

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Cities Similar to Ketchikan city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Kalifornsky CDP	8,136	$91,081	$306,200	31.7%	9.3%
Kenai city	7,562	$74,907	$249,400	24.1%	12.3%
Meadow Lakes CDP	8,994	$81,250	$305,100	17.6%	12.6%
Sitka city and borough	8,393	$101,207	$442,100	34.4%	8.4%
Wasilla city	9,435	$70,756	$325,000	18.5%	15.0%

Population Overview

Ketchikan city is a small city located in Alaska. The total population is 8,151. It ranks as the 12th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ketchikan city is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ketchikan city is $76,835. This is 14% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $340,300. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ketchikan city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 14.4%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (14.4% vs 6.3%).

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower 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 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ketchikan city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ketchikan city, Alaska?

Ketchikan city, Alaska has a population of 8,151 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ketchikan city, AK?

The median household income in Ketchikan city is $76,835, which is 2% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Ketchikan city, AK?

The poverty rate in Ketchikan city is 12.6%. This means approximately 1,004 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ketchikan city, Alaska?

Ketchikan city's population is 51.0% White, 0.7% Black, 5.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 14.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ketchikan city, AK?

The median home value in Ketchikan city is $340,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Ketchikan city, Alaska?

24.0% of adults (25+) in Ketchikan city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.