Sitka City and Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sitka City and Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 8,393. It is the 11th most populous county out of 30 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%.