Skagway Municipality, AK

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    2024 Population
    1,244
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.2
    3.06% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.87%
    5.24% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $81,136
    3.23% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $435,400
    1.26% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    706
    11% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Skagway Municipality, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.6% of the residents in Skagway Municipality, AK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Skagway Municipality, AK was $435,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.9%.

    Most people in Skagway Municipality, AK walked to work, and the average commute time was 4.92 minutes. The average car ownership in Skagway Municipality, AK was 1 car per household.

    Skagway Municipality, AK borders Haines Borough, AK.

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    Population & Diversity

    Skagway Municipality, AK is home to a population of 1.24k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.9% of Skagway Municipality, AK residents were born outside of the country (198 people).

    In 2024, there were 6.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (856 people) in Skagway Municipality, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 123 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 100 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.6% of Skagway Municipality, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Skagway Municipality, AK was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Skagway Municipality, AK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      856 ± 106
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      123 ± 80
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      100 ± 59
    6.43%
    Hispanic Population
    80 people

    In 2024, there were 6.96 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (856 people) in Skagway Municipality, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 123 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 100 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6.43% of the people in Skagway Municipality, AK are hispanic (80 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Skagway Municipality, AK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alaska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    15.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    198 people
    16.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    213 people

    As of 2024, 15.9% of Skagway Municipality, AK residents (198 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Skagway Municipality, AK was 16.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      33 ± 39
    2. Vietnam
      17 ± 18
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      8 ± 12

    Skagway Municipality, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.5% of the population of Skagway Municipality, AK has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 9.24% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 3.38% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.6% were men and 60.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    0 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in false

    Primary care physicians in false see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 39.6% were men and 60.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.52%
    Uninsured
    47.6%
    Employer Coverage
    9.24%
    Medicaid
    14.8%
    Medicare
    16.5%
    Non-Group
    3.38%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Skagway Municipality, AK declined by 3.92% from 8.87% to 8.52%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Skagway Municipality, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 15.9% in Skagway Municipality, AK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Skagway Municipality, AK employs 706 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Skagway Municipality, AK were Public Administration (145 people), Manufacturing (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (78 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($206,094), Utilities ($111,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,143).

    Employment

    Occupations

    706
    2024 Value
    ± 178
    −11%
    1 Year decline
    ± 37.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Skagway Municipality, AK declined at a rate of −11%, from 793 employees to 706 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Skagway Municipality, AK, are Management Occupations (130 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (102 people), and Production Occupations (72 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Skagway Municipality, AK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    706
    2024 Value
    ± 178
    −11%
    1 Year decline
    ± 37.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Skagway Municipality, AK declined at a rate of −11%, from 793 employees to 706 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Skagway Municipality, AK, are Public Administration (145 people), Manufacturing (78 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (78 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Skagway Municipality, AK, though some of these residents may live in Skagway Municipality, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $65,625
    Median earning men ± $37,908
    $60,339
    Median earning women ± $29,041

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($96,250), Construction ($92,500), and Public Administration ($78,625).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($83,333), and Public Administration ($66,667).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 36
      Retail Trade
    2. 16
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. 9
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $8.61k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. $6.83k
      Retail Trade
    3. $5.25k
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Skagway Municipality, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alaska

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    Lisa Murkowski
    Senator from Alaska3
    Assumed office on December 20, 2002
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
    Dan Sullivan
    Senator from Alaska2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Skagway Municipality, AK

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Skagway Municipality, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Skagway Municipality, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Skagway Municipality, AK was $435,400 in 2024, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $430,000 to $435,400, a 1.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Skagway Municipality, AK is 70.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Skagway Municipality, AK have an average commute time of 4.92 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Skagway Municipality, AK is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    In 2025, 8.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Skagway Municipality, AK. From 2018 to 2025, the indicator declined 10.5%.

    Housing

    Property

    $435,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$16,868
    $319
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$56

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Skagway Municipality, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Skagway Municipality, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    70.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.9% of the housing units in Skagway Municipality, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Skagway Municipality, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $81,136
    Median Household Income
    ± $17,376
    450
    Number of Households
    ± 67

    In 2024, the median household income of the 450 households in Skagway Municipality, AK grew to $81,136 from the previous year's value of $78,594.

    The following chart displays the households in Skagway Municipality, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Skagway Municipality, AK is from Alaska.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Walked (42.4%)
    2. Drove Alone (40.4%)
    3. Other (6.45%)

    In 2024, 42.4% of workers in Skagway Municipality, AK walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (40.4%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.45%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    4.92 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Skagway Municipality, AK have a shorter commute time (4.92 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Skagway Municipality, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Skagway Municipality, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Skagway Municipality, AK have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.97% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Skagway Municipality, AK. From 2018 to 2025, the indicator declined 10.5%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    5.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Skagway Municipality, AK (73 out of 1.24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Skagway Municipality, AK is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 8.9% of the children was living in poverty in Skagway Municipality, AK. From 2018 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.3%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 372 in Skagway Municipality, AK. From 2019 to 2022, the indicator grew 0% per 100,000 population.

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