Skagway is a CDP located in Skagway Municipality Alaska. Skagway has a 2024 population of 1,222. Skagway is currently growing at a rate of 1.75% annually and its population has increased by 2.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,191 in 2020.
The average household income in Skagway is $103,810 with a poverty rate of 6.68%. The median age in Skagway is 40.8 years: 40.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Skagway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 851 | 70.21% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 11.47% |
| Asian | 103 | 8.5% |
| Native American | 57 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 33 | 2.72% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 2.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 401 | 2.43 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.36 | 44 | 56 |
| Married | 148 | 3.57 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 53 | 3.13 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Male | 9 | 2 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 2.09% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 6.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 20.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 7% |
| High School Graduate | 373 | 38.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.42% |
| Some College | 238 | 24.87% |
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 | 636 | 612 | 216 |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 109 | 14 |
| Asian | 93 | 93 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 56 | 1 |
| Native American | 54 | 54 | 1 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 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 asian people with a rate of 34.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,750 | $191,188 | $58,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,083 | $50,625 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,217 | $33,693 | $51,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,411 | $54,286 | $45,313 |
| Some College | $43,906 | $70,417 | $36,591 |
$52,411
Average Earnings
$54,286
Average Male
$45,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.7% of Skagway residents speak only English, while 18.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 834 | 73 | 8.75% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 8 | 12.5% |
6.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
8.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Skagway is Hispanic, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Skagway is White, with 8.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.17% |
| Some College | 5.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.18% |
| High School | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.02% |
| Female Employed | 4.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,667 | $136,555 |
| Households | $85,893 | $103,810 |
| Married Families | $129,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,917 | $64,295 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 5.87% |
| Native American | 6 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80%
Labor Force Participation
72.2%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
19.64%
Born in Skagway
83.17%
Native Born
16.83%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
13.86%
Naturalized
83.17% of Skagway residents were born in the United States, with 19.64% having been born in Alaska. 2.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,222 | 21 | 1.75% |
| 2023 | 1,201 | 22 | 1.87% |
| 2022 | 1,179 | -38 | -3.12% |
| 2021 | 1,217 | 26 | 2.18% |
| 2020 | 1,191 | 132 | 12.46% |
| 2019 | 1,059 | 54 | 5.37% |
| 2018 | 1,005 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 996 | 24 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 972 | 15 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 957 | 25 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 932 | -99 | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 1,031 | 27 | 2.69% |
| 2012 | 1,004 | -31 | -3% |
| 2011 | 1,035 | 115 | 12.5% |
| 2010 | 920 | 0 | 0% |