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Skagway

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.445
State:
Alaska

Skagway is a CDP located in Skagway Municipality, Alaska. Skagway has a 2026 population of 1,279. It is also the county seat of Skagway Municipality. Skagway is currently growing at a rate of 1.75% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Skagway is $89,028 with a poverty rate of 6.22%. The median age in Skagway is 40.5 years: 40.5 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 60.6 males.

1.3K
Total Population
135
Density (mi²)
22 1.75%
Growth

Skagway Population

Skagway Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,279221.75%
20251,257231.86%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 40.5 years

Skagway Adults

There are 981 adults, (180 of whom are seniors) in Skagway.

Sex Ratio

Female: 731 (62.3%)
Male: 443 (37.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Skagway includes 68.57% White, 8.52% Asian, 5.88% Native American, 3.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White80568.57%
Two or more races14812.61%
Asian1008.52%
Native American695.88%
Other race423.58%
Black or African American100.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race423.58%
Two or more races221.87%
White161.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White78967.21%
Two or more races12610.73%
Asian1008.52%
Native American695.88%
Black or African American100.85%

Skagway Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Skagway 's average per capita income is $61,086. Household income levels show a median of $89,028. The poverty rate stands at 6.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$134,688-
Families$134,531$174,418
Households$89,028$122,291
Non Families$55,357$68,218

$61,086

Average Income

$89,028

Median Household Income

6.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)