Juneau, AK Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,499 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.7 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.25% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,080 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Juneau grew by 3.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 31,837 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Juneau has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,578 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.91% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Juneau is about 11% higher than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,500 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,462 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.4% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Juneau is about 10.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,462 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Juneau spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 112 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.9 | 32.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 112 | 135 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,475 | $4,177 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,416 | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,156 | 583 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Juneau is 13 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Alaska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Juneau has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Health
Juneau has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Juneau | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.7% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juneau, Alaska.
What is the population of Juneau, Alaska?
The population of Juneau, Alaska is 31,499, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Juneau, Alaska?
The population density of Juneau, Alaska is 9.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Juneau, Alaska?
The median household income in Juneau, Alaska is $100,578, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Juneau, Alaska?
The median home price in Juneau, Alaska is $187,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Juneau, Alaska?
The unemployment rate in Juneau, Alaska is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.