What is the population of Ketchikan, Alaska?

Ketchikan has a population of approximately 8,078 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Ketchikan, Alaska located?

Ketchikan is located in Alaska, United States, at approximate coordinates 55.3571°, -131.6746°.

What is the median household income in Ketchikan?

The median household income in Ketchikan is approximately $85,275 based on the most recent open data.

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Ketchikan

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Total population

8,078

Median home value

$352,400

24.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$85,275

Ketchikan$85k

National$74k

Weather56°F · Partly Sunny

Coordinates55.36°, -131.67°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Situated in Alaska, United States, Ketchikan is a small city. Its coordinates of 55.357°, -131.675° place it in the cool-temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. It is home to roughly 8,078 residents. At 816 people per km², the city shows a moderate population density. It covers about 9.9 km² of land area. Based on its cool temperate position, residents likely encounter long cool seasons and short, mild summers. The sections below expand on demographics, weather, terrain, hazards and nearby points of interest using publicly available datasets.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

37.4

Median home value

$352,400

Housing units

3,944

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

3.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

54%

Black

0.8%

Asian

13.9%

Hispanic

6.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

55.3571

Longitude

-131.6746

Water area

1.09 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

56°F

Partly Sunny

Tonight

52°F

Rain Showers

Tuesday

55°F

Rain Showers

Tuesday Night

50°F

Rain Showers Likely

Wednesday

55°F

Rain Showers Likely

Wednesday Night

50°F

Rain Showers

Forecast for Ketchikan, AK from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.3%

Diabetes

9.6%

Adult obesity

38.4%

Binge drinking

18.3%

Adult smoking

18.1%

No leisure activity

23.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Ketchikan High School
High · Ketchikan · 498 students · 12.8:1 ratio
Houghtaling Elementary
Elementary · Ketchikan · 310 students · 9.1:1 ratio
Schoenbar Middle School
Middle · Ketchikan · 269 students · 11.7:1 ratio
Point Higgins School
Elementary · Ketchikan · 241 students · 11.5:1 ratio
Fawn Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Ketchikan · 237 students · 10.3:1 ratio
Ketchikan Charter School
Elementary · Ketchikan · 200 students · 14.3:1 ratio
Tongass School of Arts and Sciences Charter School
Elementary · Ketchikan · 134 students · 11.2:1 ratio
Revilla Jr/Sr High School
High · Ketchikan · 102 students · 12.8:1 ratio