Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,726 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.1 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,621 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ketchikan Gateway Borough grew by 5.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 13,870 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ketchikan Gateway Borough has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,148 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.91% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is about 1% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $347,058 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,387 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.3% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is about 20.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,387 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ketchikan Gateway Borough spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 103 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.4 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.8 | 32.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 103 | 135 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,207 | $4,177 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 678 | 583 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alaska:
Nome Census Area (5.3 min), Skagway Municipality (5.3 min), Wrangell City and Borough (5.6 min).
Slowest:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (23.7 min), Fairbanks North Star Borough (17.5 min), Anchorage Municipality (17.2 min).
The average commute time in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is 12 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
Ketchikan Gateway Borough has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alaska:
Haines Borough (0.4), Juneau City and Borough (0.3), Denali Borough (0.3).
Lowest:
Kusilvak Census Area (0.1), Bethel Census Area (0.2), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.2).
Health
Ketchikan Gateway Borough has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.1% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alaska:
Juneau City and Borough (0.8), Petersburg Borough (0.8), Chugach Census Area (0.8).
Lowest:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (0.8), Lake and Peninsula Borough (0.8), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The population of Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is 13,726, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The population density of Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is 2.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The median household income in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is $89,148, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The median home price in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is $347,058, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska?
The unemployment rate in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.