Skagway Municipality, 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 | Skagway Municipality | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,279 | 728,075 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.9 | 1.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.86% | -0.17% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 36.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 451 | 265,860 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Skagway Municipality grew by 14.7% from 2010 to 2023, reaching 1,308 in 2023.
Population Growth 2010–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Skagway Municipality has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Skagway Municipality | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,024 | $90,338 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.49% | 2.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Skagway Municipality is about 14% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Skagway Municipality | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $218,750 | $303,164 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,227 | $1,387 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.6% | 66.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Skagway Municipality is about 14.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,227 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Skagway Municipality spend about 11 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 44 hours, about 1.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Skagway Municipality | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 5.3 | 16.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 10.6 | 32.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 44 | 135 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,374 | $4,177 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 212 | 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 Skagway Municipality is 5 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
Skagway Municipality has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Skagway Municipality | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 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
Skagway Municipality has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Skagway Municipality | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.2% | 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 Skagway Municipality, Alaska.
What is the population of Skagway Municipality, Alaska?
The population of Skagway Municipality, Alaska is 1,279, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Skagway Municipality, Alaska?
The population density of Skagway Municipality, Alaska is 2.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?
The median household income in Skagway Municipality, Alaska is $78,024, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?
The median home price in Skagway Municipality, Alaska is $218,750, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Skagway Municipality, Alaska?
The unemployment rate in Skagway Municipality, Alaska is 9.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.