Sitka County, Alaska Population 2022
Sitka County, Alaska's estimated population is 8,310 with a growth rate of -0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sitka County, Alaska is the 13th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 Population was 8,881 and has seen a growth of -6.43% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,690 | 0.00% | |
| 1970 | 6,109 | -581 | -8.68% |
| 1980 | 7,803 | 1,694 | 27.73% |
| 1990 | 8,588 | 785 | 10.06% |
| 2010 | 8,881 | 293 | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 8,884 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 9,017 | 133 | 1.50% |
| 2013 | 8,973 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 8,838 | -135 | -1.50% |
| 2015 | 8,778 | -60 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 8,736 | -42 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 8,641 | -95 | -1.09% |
| 2018 | 8,554 | -87 | -1.01% |
| 2019 | 8,493 | -61 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 8,432 | -61 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 8,371 | -61 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 8,310 | -61 | -0.73% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,519 | 64.41% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 987 | 11.52% |
| Asian | 655 | 7.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 66 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1,274 | 14.87% |
Sitka County, Alaska Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,572 | 2.33 | 60.8 |
| Married | 1,716 | 2.9 | 76.2 |
| Male | 168 | 3.81 | 51.2 |
| Female | 330 | 2.99 | 50 |
| Non Family | 1,358 | 1.26 | 45.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 1.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 2.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,549 | 25.31% |
| Some College | 1,493 | 24.39% |
| Associates Degree | 693 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,344 | 21.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 751 | 12.27% |
Sitka County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,040 | 3,908 | 1,679 |
| Asian | 461 | 431 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 624 | 610 | 163 |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 362 | 287 | 72 |
| Native American | 706 | 665 | 55 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | |
| Other Race | 31 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 41.56%.
$46,377
Average Earnings
$55,969
Average Male
$39,439
Average Female
Sitka County, Alaska Language by Age
Sitka County, Alaska Language
86.12% of Sitka County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 13.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.56% of the population.
Sitka County, Alaska Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52 | 18 | 34.62% |
| Native | 966 | 189 | 19.57% |
| Hispanic | 572 | 63 | 11.01% |
| Multiple | 1,250 | 135 | 10.80% |
| Asian | 651 | 36 | 5.53% |
| White | 5,142 | 153 | 2.98% |
| Other | 5 | NaN% |
6.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.56%
Male Poverty Rate
7.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sitka County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sitka County, Alaska is Black, with 34.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sitka County, Alaska is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.34%.
Sitka County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Sitka County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 10.14% |
| Native American | 45 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 24 | 4.61% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 16.15% |
Sitka County, Alaska Veterans by Education
0.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
36.50%
Born in Sitka County, Alaska
90.51%
Native Born
9.49%
Foreign Born
4.32%
Non Citizen
5.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.51% of Sitka County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 36.50% having been born in Alaska. 4.32% 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