Skagway Municipality, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Skagway Municipality is located in Alaska with a total population of 1,308. It is the 27th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Skagway Municipality is 42.5 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Skagway Municipality is $78,594. This is 12% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 9.5%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $430,000. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Skagway Municipality is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 7.9%.

Education

27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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%.