Ketchikan is a city located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough Alaska. Ketchikan has a 2024 population of 8,049. It is also the county seat of Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Ketchikan is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,168 in 2020.
The average household income in Ketchikan is $102,619 with a poverty rate of 12.58%. The median age in Ketchikan is 36.9 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ketchikan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,334 | 53.17% |
| Native American | 1,298 | 15.92% |
| Asian | 1,174 | 14.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,160 | 14.23% |
| Other race | 103 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.29% |
White
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,311 | 2.37 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 1,394 | 1.2 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Married | 1,243 | 3.09 | 80 | 20 |
| Female | 492 | 3.51 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Male | 182 | 3.43 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 266 | 4.67% |
| Associates Degree | 427 | 7.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 893 | 15.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 471 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,784 | 31.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 1,759 | 30.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,152 | 3,007 | 896 |
| Asian | 839 | 780 | 215 |
| Native American | 763 | 668 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 674 | 633 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 265 | 254 | 111 |
| Other Race | 82 | 71 | 8 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 9 |
| Islander | 24 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 41.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,356 | $64,844 | $60,873 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,000 | $83,958 | $68,672 |
| High School Graduate | $41,391 | $48,364 | $38,224 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,477 | $49,063 | $11,250 |
| Overall | $49,195 | $52,269 | $42,478 |
| Some College | $50,317 | $51,528 | $45,703 |
$49,195
Average Earnings
$52,269
Average Male
$42,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.41% of Ketchikan residents speak only English, while 15.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,084 | 428 | 10.48% |
| Native | 1,265 | 396 | 31.3% |
| Multiple | 1,107 | 91 | 8.22% |
| Asian | 1,174 | 66 | 5.62% |
| Other | 101 | 23 | 22.77% |
| Hispanic | 461 | 23 | 4.99% |
12.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ketchikan is Native, with 31.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ketchikan is Hispanic, with 4.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.63% |
| Some College | 12.03% |
| High School | 10.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.42% |
| Female Employed | 7.32% |
| Male Employed | 3.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,153 | $118,110 |
| Households | $76,835 | $102,619 |
| Married Families | $133,059 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,438 | $72,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
498
Number of Veterans
443
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 171 |
| 35 to 54 | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 75+ | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 9.05% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 13.39% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 18.06% |
| Native American | 33 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 33 | 3.45% |
| Other Race | 16 | 18.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.63%
Born in Ketchikan
86.89%
Native Born
13.11%
Foreign Born
4%
Non Citizen
9.12%
Naturalized
86.89% of Ketchikan residents were born in the United States, with 41.63% having been born in Alaska. 4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,900 | -30 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 7,930 | -30 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 7,960 | -29 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 7,989 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 8,019 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2024 | 8,049 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 8,079 | -22 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 8,101 | -56 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 8,157 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 8,168 | -114 | -1.38% |
| 2019 | 8,282 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 8,272 | 10 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 8,262 | 63 | 0.77% |
| 2016 | 8,199 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2015 | 8,190 | -53 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 8,243 | 46 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 8,197 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 8,190 | 32 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 8,158 | 78 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 8,080 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,922 | -341 | -4.13% |
| 1990 | 8,263 | 1,065 | 14.8% |
| 1980 | 7,198 | 204 | 2.92% |
| 1970 | 6,994 | 511 | 7.88% |
| 1960 | 6,483 | 1,281 | 24.63% |
| 1950 | 5,202 | 507 | 10.8% |
| 1940 | 4,695 | 899 | 23.68% |
| 1930 | 3,796 | 1,296 | 51.84% |
| 1920 | 2,500 | 1,500 | 150% |
| 1900 | 1,000 | -6,900 | -87.34% |