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Skagway, AK

Census-designated place in Skagway Municipality, Alaska.

Population

1,174

Land area

9.5sq mi

People per sq mi

124

ZIP codes

0

Skagway and its ZIP codes

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Skagway at a glance

  • Skagway is about 96 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • The median household income is $89,028, 4% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $426,500 (21% above Alaska) and median rent is $1,280 a month.

Local data for Skagway, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Skagway, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,028

Poverty rate

6.2%

Median home value

$426,500

Median rent

$1,280/mo

Homeownership

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

29.3%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

4.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (170), German Americans (128), Indian Americans (60).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Skagway Municipality. PPP loans are for Skagway.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,468

949 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$99,837

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$43.9M

FY 2026, $35,371 per person

Skagway Municipality economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Skagway, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone39.6%
  • Carpooled2.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked43.0%
  • Bicycle3.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 4.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Skagway, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

65

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

3

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

67° / 20°F

31.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Skagway, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.4%

U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

Cities near Skagway

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LutakCensus-designated place12 mi127
HainesCensus-designated place16 mi13.3
Mud BayCensus-designated place21 mi12.1
KlukwanCensus-designated place21 mi1.3
Covenant LifeCensus-designated place28 mi27.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Skagway, AK in?
Skagway is in Skagway Municipality, Alaska.
What is the population of Skagway, AK?
About 1,174 people live in Skagway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Skagway?
Nearby places include Lutak (12 mi), Haines (16 mi), Mud Bay (21 mi), Klukwan (21 mi), Covenant Life (28 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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