Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
1303
Sex Ratio
70.1 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
1.12 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Skagway Municipality, AK, exhibits a unique demographic profile compared to other counties in Alaska. With a population CAGR of 1.12% over 13 years, it shows moderate growth, although it experienced a decline of 2% in the past year. The median age is 38.6, slightly above the state average of 35.3, indicating a relatively mature population. Notably, Skagway has a low sex ratio of 70.1, suggesting a significant gender imbalance. The age dependency ratio of 42.2 is lower than many counties, reflecting a higher proportion of working-age individuals (70.3%) compared to dependents.
Dependency Rate
42.2 %
Median Age
38.6 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
13.8 %
Active Aging Index
98.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
19.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
22.6 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
410
Married-couple Household
149
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.5 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
5.13 %
Average Household Size
2.62 p
Average Family Size
3.65 p
Household with Children (%)
17.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
35.4 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
36.9 %
Now Married
42.4 %
Widowed
6.6 %
Divorced
14.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.