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Population and households in Sitka City and Borough
Household size in Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.38 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Sitka City and Borough are small: just 2.38 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
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 Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Sitka City and Borough skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.1 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 Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Sitka City and Borough (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sitka City and Borough
Renters in Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.4% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.7% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.3% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Sitka City and Borough than nationally: 38.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 45.5% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.2% of the housing in Sitka City and Borough, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Sitka City and Borough are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alaska overall, where the median home dates to 1987. Only two of Alaska's 30 counties have older homes.
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 Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,089 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,209 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,173 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,457 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$451 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sitka City and Borough costs $1,457 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $368 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Sitka City and Borough
Bachelor's degrees in Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.4% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Sitka City and Borough as nationally: 35.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alaska overall (31.1%). The share with a degree has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Alaska's 30 counties, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.9% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sitka City and Borough: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Sitka City and Borough has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 Sitka City and Borough
| Period | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Sitka City and Borough than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Sitka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka City and Borough | 2.38 | 41.8 | 9.2% | 38.3% | 17.2% | 1978 | $1,457 | 35.2% | 94.8% | 7.3% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | 2.33 | 48.4 | 7.1% | 28.0% | 43.4% | 1984 | $961 | 25.5% | 94.0% | 14.6% |
| Petersburg Census Area | 2.27 | 46.9 | 12.5% | 34.3% | 23.6% | 1978 | $996 | 25.0% | 90.1% | 3.5% |
| Juneau City and Borough | 2.47 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 36.4% | 8.5% | 1981 | $1,569 | 39.6% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| Wrangell City and Borough | 2.09 | 46.4 | 13.7% | 40.9% | 20.9% | 1976 | $958 | 21.7% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | 2.36 | 42.3 | 14.4% | 29.4% | 23.2% | 1985 | $953 | 13.9% | 91.4% | 7.9% |
| 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% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 2.36 | 41.2 | 8.7% | 31.4% | 13.2% | 1974 | $1,552 | 27.6% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
| Yakutat City and Borough | 1.91 | 43.7 | 12.1% | 43.7% | 48.2% | 1982 | $1,330 | 14.4% | 93.6% | 0.9% |
| Chugach Census Area | 2.26 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 36.2% | 26.1% | 1979 | $1,481 | 33.1% | 96.4% | 9.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Edmunds County, SD · Duval County, TX · Early County, GA · East Carroll Parish, LA · Eastland County, TX · Echols County, GA · Eddy County, ND · Edgar County, IL · Edmonson County, KY · Dunn County, ND
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 Sitka 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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