Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sitka City and Borough
- State
- Alaska
- FIPS Code
- 02220
- State FIPS
- 02
- County FIPS
- 220
Geography
- Land Area
- 2870.10 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1945.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4815.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 57.193204
- Longitude
- -135.367396
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,823
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,314
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,346 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 477 | 6.1% |
| White | 5,099 | 65.2% |
| Black | 29 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 312 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 657 | 8.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 102 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 170 | 2.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,007 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 4.9% |
| White | 4,273 | 67.7% |
| Black | 99 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 308 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,120 | 17.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 89 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 115 | 1.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,368
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $99,336
- Poverty Rate
- 7.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 614
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,901 | 58.6% |
| Black | 42 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 720 | 8.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,542
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,260 | 19.3% |
| Republican | 1,123 | 17.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,146 | 17.5% |
| Other | 2,710 | 41.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,305 | 50.5% |
| Female | 3,237 | 49.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,192 | 79.4% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 5.9% |
| Black | 12 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 107 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,425
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,871 | 55.3% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 30.5% |
| Black | 4 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 42 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,673 | 50.6% |
| Female | 1,752 | 54.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,260 (20.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,099 (34.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,161
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $450,224
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,357
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 60.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.