Ketchikan, Alaska
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Ketchikan, Alaska, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,078 | 735,706 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $85,275 | $92,788 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 35.8 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.5% | 31.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $352,400 | $352,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,417 | $1,419 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 11.8% | 7.7% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.4% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 10.6 | 19.4 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 5.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 36.3% | 48.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 52.0% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.1% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 13.9% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 12.4% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 14.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 67.0 | 62.8 | 61.4 |
Age in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.4 | 35.8 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 20.7% | 24.1% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 17.7% | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.9% | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 25.0% | 23.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 15.2% | 13.8% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 3,415 | 270,533 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 54.6% | 63.9% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 26.2% | 31.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 18.3% | 15.7% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 38.4% | 28.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 37.2% | 34.4% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $45,655 | $46,573 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.9% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 9.5% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 26.3% | 23.9% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 10.1% | 10.1% | n/a |
Housing in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 3,944 | 328,491 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 38.2% | 63.2% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 26.5% | 12.5% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 13.4% | 17.6% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,971.0 | 1,986.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 30.2% | 27.7% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,546 | $3,901 | n/a |
Education in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 4.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 32.9% | 28.9% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 37.8% | 33.0% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.4% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 9.0% | 11.8% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 68.5% | 66.3% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 66.4% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 10.1% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 81.5% | 44.9% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 1.8% | 5.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 14.8% | 9.0% | n/a |
Origins and language in Ketchikan, Alaska
| Statistic | Ketchikan | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 41.8% | 42.9% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 7.0% | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 85.7% | 84.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 2.7% | 3.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.2% | 15.0% | 16.7% |