Demographics & People — Skagway, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,212 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.5 |
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| Total Households | 401 |
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| Family Households | 210 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3252 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 851 |
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| Black or African American | 29 |
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| Asian | 103 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 496 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 203 |
| Irish | 175 |
| German | 133 |
| English | 101 |
| Norwegian | 50 |
| European | 44 |
| Swedish | 38 |
| Dutch | 37 |
| Italian | 33 |
Language
| English Only | 942 |
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| Spanish | 58 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,153 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 49 |
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| Population 18+ | 988 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 4.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Skagway, Alaska.
