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Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska. Sitka City and Borough had 8,319 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 02220.
Sitka City and Borough is the same area as Sitka: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,319
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,458 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,368
Median household income
$101,727
±$6,460 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$450,300
±$12,949 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,341
±$99 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Sitka City and Borough, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,458 residents in Sitka City and Borough. The Census Bureau estimates 8,319 for July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,368 over 2,870 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,368 | 735,706 | −272 |
| Households | 3,440±140 | 270,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.09 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,161±30 | 328,491 | −64 |
Sitka City and Borough's population since 2000
From 8,835 in 2000 to 8,319 in 2025: down 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sitka City and Borough?
Sitka City and Borough holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Sitka with 8,319 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sitka | 8,458 | $101,727 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sitka City and Borough?
The median resident of Sitka City and Borough is 39.7 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 16.5%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±0.9 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% | 7.3% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.6%±1.7 pts | 57.7% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.3%±0.7 pts | 6.4% | +1.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 7.6%±1.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 16.5%±2.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0%±1.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.4%±1.5 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±2.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1%±2.1 pts | 11.0% | −6.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8%±1.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.3%±3.2 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1%±2.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.5%±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sitka City and Borough earn?
Half of Sitka City and Borough's 3,440 households earn less than $101,727 a year (±$6,460), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 the median was $90,680 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,047 after inflation. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,727±$6,460 | $92,788 | +$11,047 |
| Mean household income | $110,919±$5,097 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,118±$2,015 | $46,573 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±1.5 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4%±3.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5%±2.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8%±2.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sitka City and Borough?
Owners occupy 61.7% of Sitka City and Borough's occupied homes and renters 38.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $450,300 by its owner (±$12,949). The median renter pays $1,341 a month including utilities, and 28.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $450,300±$12,949 | $352,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,341±$99 | $1,419 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5%±7.0 pts | 35.1% | −9.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,680±$160 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.7%±3.8 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,161±30 | 328,491 | −64 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.5%±3.5 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1%±2.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sitka City and Borough building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units across Sitka City and Borough in 2025 (10 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sitka City and Borough get to work?
60.7% of Sitka City and Borough's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2%±2.2 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8%±2.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.7%±3.7 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±3.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 16.1%±2.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±2.7 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.0 min±2.2 | 19.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Sitka City and Borough's census tracts?
Sitka City and Borough is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $97,000 (Tract 2) to $103,519 (Tract 1).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sitka City and Borough compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 30 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 30 |
| Median home value | 1st of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 27 |
| Median age | 15th of 30 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sitka City and Borough are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.