Sitka is a city and borough located in Sitka City and Borough Alaska. Sitka has a 2024 population of 8,234. Sitka is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Sitka is $107,564 with a poverty rate of 8.38%. The median age in Sitka is 39.6 years: 39 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sitka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,163 | 61.52% |
| Two or more races | 1,607 | 19.15% |
| Native American | 748 | 8.91% |
| Asian | 623 | 7.42% |
| Other race | 147 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.37% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,503 | 2.3 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Married | 1,767 | 2.82 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Non Family | 1,262 | 1.29 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Female | 332 | 2.58 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 142 | 4.31 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 2.43% |
| Associates Degree | 640 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,330 | 21.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 767 | 12.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,526 | 25.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 1,572 | 25.77% |
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 | 3,875 | 3,753 | 1,553 |
| 2+ Races | 899 | 843 | 245 |
| Native American | 585 | 564 | 39 |
| Asian | 504 | 464 | 155 |
| Hispanic | 324 | 270 | 88 |
| Other Race | 95 | 86 | 12 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 31 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 88.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,227 | $56,250 | $48,977 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,197 | $102,731 | $80,776 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $45,227 | $35,845 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $0 | $26,103 |
| Overall | $51,176 | $59,806 | $46,577 |
| Some College | $53,087 | $64,750 | $44,800 |
$51,176
Average Earnings
$59,806
Average Male
$46,577
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.16% of Sitka residents speak only English, while 12.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,904 | 272 | 5.55% |
| Multiple | 1,583 | 216 | 13.64% |
| Native | 717 | 173 | 24.13% |
| Hispanic | 566 | 130 | 22.97% |
| Asian | 623 | 14 | 2.25% |
| Other | 140 | 8 | 5.71% |
8.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.52%
Male Poverty Rate
10.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sitka is Native, with 24.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sitka is Asian, with 2.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.23% |
| Some College | 6.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.86% |
| Female Employed | 6.73% |
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,953 | $122,529 |
| Households | $101,207 | $107,564 |
| Married Families | $115,133 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,000 | $76,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
505
Number of Veterans
445
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 145 |
| First Gulf War | 135 |
| Second Gulf War | 122 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 149 |
| 35 to 54 | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 9.64% |
| Native American | 72 | 11.41% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 3.59% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.05% |
| Islander | 4 | 6.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
32.84%
Born in Sitka
90.93%
Native Born
9.07%
Foreign Born
5.35%
Non Citizen
3.72%
Naturalized
90.93% of Sitka residents were born in the United States, with 32.84% having been born in Alaska. 5.35% 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 | 7,994 | -48 | -0.6% |
| 2028 | 8,042 | -48 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 8,090 | -48 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 8,138 | -48 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 8,186 | -48 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 8,234 | -48 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 8,282 | -71 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 8,353 | -30 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 8,383 | -43 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 8,426 | -75 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 8,501 | -54 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 8,555 | -85 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 8,640 | -104 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 8,744 | -45 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 8,789 | -56 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 8,845 | -135 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 8,980 | -42 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 9,022 | 134 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 8,888 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 8,880 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,835 | 247 | 2.88% |
| 1990 | 8,588 | 785 | 10.06% |
| 1980 | 7,803 | 4,433 | 131.54% |
| 1970 | 3,370 | 133 | 4.11% |
| 1960 | 3,237 | 1,237 | 61.85% |
| 1950 | 2,000 | 0 | 0% |
| 1940 | 2,000 | 900 | 81.82% |
| 1930 | 1,100 | -100 | -8.33% |
| 1920 | 1,200 | 100 | 9.09% |
| 1900 | 1,100 | -6,894 | -86.24% |