Sitka city and borough, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Sitka city and borough, Alaska Demographics
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As of 2026, Sitka city and borough, Alaska has a total population of 8,393, the 11th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $101,207, which is 13% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.4%.

Sitka city and borough Quick Facts

Population 8,393

Median Household Income $101,207

Median Home Value $442,100

Poverty Rate 8.4%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 61.7%

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

High School Graduation Rate 95.6%

Diversity Index 54/100

Population 8,393 11th of 330

Median Income $101,207 top 20%

Poverty Rate 8.4% 33% lower national

Median Home Value $442,100 top 10%

How Sitka city and borough Compares

Median Household Income

Sitka city and borough

$101,207

$89,336

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Sitka city and borough

$442,100

$333,300

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.8%

$25K-$50K 11.8%

$50K-$100K 25.8%

$100K+ 51.6%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

71.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.7%

Renter 38.3%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

22.6%

35-54

26.1%

55-74

24.9%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Sitka city and borough Rankings in Alaska

#11 Population of 330

#29 Median Income of 330

#54 Education of 330

#8 Home Value of 330

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Cities Similar to Sitka city and borough

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%
Ketchikan city	8,151	$76,835	$340,300	24.0%	12.6%
Tanaina CDP	9,738	$95,587	$298,500	25.5%	10.6%
Meadow Lakes CDP	8,994	$81,250	$305,100	17.6%	12.6%
North Lakes CDP	10,583	$102,785	$338,900	26.9%	8.2%

Population Overview

Sitka city and borough is a small city located in Alaska. The total population is 8,393. It ranks as the 11th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sitka city and borough is 39.6 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sitka city and borough is $101,207. This is 13% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $442,100. Housing costs are 33% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sitka city and borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.0%.

Education

34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 95.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sitka city and borough, 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 Sitka city and borough, Alaska?

Sitka city and borough, Alaska has a population of 8,393 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Sitka city and borough, AK?

The median household income in Sitka city and borough is $101,207, which is 29% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Sitka city and borough, AK?

The poverty rate in Sitka city and borough is 8.4%. This means approximately 688 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Sitka city and borough, Alaska?

Sitka city and borough's population is 59.8% White, 0.4% Black, 6.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 7.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Sitka city and borough, AK?

The median home value in Sitka city and borough is $442,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

How educated is Sitka city and borough, Alaska?

34.4% of adults (25+) in Sitka city and borough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.