Population 31,794 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Juneau City and Borough
Household size in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Juneau City and Borough run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Juneau City and Borough are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Alaska as a whole, where the median age is 37.1. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Juneau City and Borough: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Juneau City and Borough has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Alaska counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Juneau City and Borough
Renters in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Juneau City and Borough rent their homes (36.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Alaska overall (33.2%). About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Juneau City and Borough as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Alaska overall (15.2%). No other Alaska county has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Juneau City and Borough are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alaska overall, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,210 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,215 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,400 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,569 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$451 | +$606 |
The median renter in Juneau City and Borough pays $1,569 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $359 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Juneau City and Borough
Bachelor's degrees in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.6% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Juneau City and Borough (39.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Juneau City and Borough has the highest share of college graduates of any Alaska county.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Juneau City and Borough: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Juneau City and Borough has a higher share of high school graduates than most Alaska counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Juneau City and Borough
| Period | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Juneau City and Borough runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Juneau City and Borough compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau City and Borough | 2.47 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 36.4% | 8.5% | 1981 | $1,569 | 39.6% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 2.33 | 48.4 | 7.1% | 28.0% | 43.4% | 1984 | $961 | 25.5% | 94.0% | 14.6% |
| Haines Borough | 2.26 | 52.2 | 3.9% | 21.5% | 22.5% | 1985 | $1,303 | 33.6% | 98.2% | 4.8% |
| Skagway Municipality | 2.19 | 41.2 | 3.1% | 29.1% | 32.4% | 1985 | $1,280 | 28.5% | 93.5% | 9.1% |
| Sitka City and Borough | 2.38 | 41.8 | 9.2% | 38.3% | 17.2% | 1978 | $1,457 | 35.2% | 94.8% | 7.3% |
| Petersburg Census Area | 2.27 | 46.9 | 12.5% | 34.3% | 23.6% | 1978 | $996 | 25.0% | 90.1% | 3.5% |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 2.09 | 46.4 | 13.7% | 40.9% | 20.9% | 1976 | $958 | 21.7% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 1.91 | 43.7 | 12.1% | 43.7% | 48.2% | 1982 | $1,330 | 14.4% | 93.6% | 0.9% |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 2.36 | 42.3 | 14.4% | 29.4% | 23.2% | 1985 | $953 | 13.9% | 91.4% | 7.9% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 2.36 | 41.2 | 8.7% | 31.4% | 13.2% | 1974 | $1,552 | 27.6% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| Copper River Census Area | 2.18 | 48.5 | 8.6% | 31.5% | 46.9% | 1986 | $1,100 | 23.7% | 90.8% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Juneau City and Borough. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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