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Sitka County, Alaska Population 2021
Sitka County, Alaska's estimated population is 8,371 with a growth rate of -0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sitka County, Alaska is the 13th largest county inAlaska. The 2010 Population was 8,881 and has seen a growth of -5.74% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,371 | -61 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 8,432 | -61 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 8,493 | -61 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 8,554 | -87 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 8,641 | -95 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 8,736 | -42 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 8,778 | -60 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 8,838 | -135 | -1.50% |
| 2013 | 8,973 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 9,017 | 133 | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 8,884 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 8,881 | 293 | 3.41% |
| 1990 | 8,588 | 785 | 10.06% |
| 1980 | 7,803 | 1,694 | 27.73% |
| 1970 | 6,109 | -581 | -8.68% |
| 1960 | 6,690 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.72% (-61)
County Website
State
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
8,881
Growth Since 2010
-5.74% (-510)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,554 | 64.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1,218 | 14.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,133 | 13.11% |
| Asian | 579 | 6.70% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.93% |
| Some Other Race | 68 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.09% |
Sitka County, Alaska Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,547 | 2.36 | 59.3 |
| Married | 1,557 | 2.98 | 75.5 |
| Non Family | 1,424 | 1.27 | 43.1 |
| Female | 367 | 3.13 | 58.6 |
| Male | 199 | 3.92 | 49.2 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 1.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 3.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,683 | 27.38% |
| Some College | 1,440 | 23.43% |
| Associates Degree | 647 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,240 | 20.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 811 | 13.20% |
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Sitka County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,046 | 3,901 | 1,733 |
| Native American | 820 | 743 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 544 | 91 |
| Asian | 429 | 403 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 354 | 296 | 57 |
| Black | 63 | 61 | 13 |
| Other Race | 33 | 14 | |
| Islander | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.83%.
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$43,881
Average Earnings
$51,171
Average Male
$38,241
Average Female
Sitka County, Alaska Language by Age
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Sitka County, Alaska Language
87.59% of Sitka County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 12.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.30% of the population.
Sitka County, Alaska Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,116 | 277 | 24.82% |
| White | 5,202 | 204 | 3.92% |
| Multiple | 1,180 | 173 | 14.66% |
| Hispanic | 560 | 73 | 13.04% |
| Asian | 574 | 45 | 7.84% |
| Black | 66 | 15 | 22.73% |
| Other | 61 | 4 | 6.56% |
8.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.45%
Male Poverty Rate
9.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sitka County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sitka County, Alaska is Native, with 24.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sitka County, Alaska is White, with 3.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.33%.
Sitka County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Sitka County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
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Sitka County, Alaska Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sitka County, Alaska Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 465 | 10.46% |
| Native American | 68 | 7.64% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 11.08% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 5.60% |
| Asian | 18 | 3.81% |
| Black | 3 | 4.48% |
Sitka County, Alaska Veterans by Education
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1.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
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71.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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40.30%
Born in Sitka County, Alaska
91.61%
Native Born
8.39%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
4.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.61% of Sitka County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 40.30% having been born in Alaska. 3.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990