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Saxman, AK
City in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
Population
324
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
335
ZIP codes
0
Saxman and its ZIP codes
Saxman at a glance
- Saxman is about 260 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Saxman, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ketchikan Gateway Borough. PPP loans are for Saxman.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,029
7,211 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $13,175 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Saxman, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
29
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
60
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
66° / 32°F
157.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saxman, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Saxman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KetchikanCity | 4.6 mi | 3.8 |
| MetlakatlaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| LoringCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saxman, AK in?
- Saxman is in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Saxman, AK?
- About 324 people live in Saxman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saxman?
- Nearby places include Ketchikan (4.6 mi), Metlakatla (14 mi), Loring (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023