Skagway, AK

Living in Skagway

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 100
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 24
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Schools 85
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Residents

1.1k Population -45 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -15% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American5%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate28%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income -$24 (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
7  mi Average Commute
75% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service29%

Commute

Bicycle8%
Car, truck, or van39%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked47%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$343k Median Home Value +$94k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$800 Median Monthly Rent -$115 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K10%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene81%
LP gas1%
Utility gas<1%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Skagway

United States45
Alaska74
Skagway Municipality15

Property Crime in Skagway

United States48
Alaska68
Skagway Municipality20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 6 32
Feb 27 5 23
Mar 32 5 19
Apr 39 3 4
May 48 3 0
Jun 54 2 0
Jul 57 3 0
Aug 56 5 0
Sep 49 8 0
Oct 41 10 3
Nov 30 7 20
Dec 27 8 25

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Skagway

Inland Flooding19
Blizzard5
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Skagway, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Skagway, AK

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The Seer School
166 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Skagway, AK

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Alaska Bible College
492 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Skagway, AK

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Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
167 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Skagway, AK

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Gustavus Airport
73 miles, S
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Yakutat Airport
154 miles, W
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