Skagway Municipality, Alaska

About Skagway Municipality, Alaska

Skagway Municipality, Alaska has a total population of 1,244, making it the 3,174th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Skagway Municipality is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Skagway Municipality is $81,136, which ranks #537 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1%.

The median home value in Skagway Municipality is $435,400, 54.5% above the national median. Renters in Skagway Municipality pay a median gross rent of $1,280 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Skagway Municipality, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 6.1 min.

Skagway Municipality is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (10.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.0%).

All data for Skagway Municipality, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.