Skagway, AK is a small borough located in the Southeast corner of Alaska. The population of Skagway is 1,217 according to the US Census Bureau from 2019. The population density of Skagway is 114.03 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93.29 people per square mile.
Skagway has plenty to offer residents and visitors alike such as local businesses like Sweet Tooth Cafe, Red Onion Saloon, and Inn on Broadway. Year-round outdoor activities for everyone such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and camping are all popular pastimes in this area. In addition to these activities there are plenty of other cultural organizations such as the Skagway Arts Council which organizes art exhibitions throughout the year and holds events like their Youth Art Fair every summer. Lastly, locals can find an array of sports teams including basketball, baseball/softball leagues that run through most of the summer months.
The population in Skagway is 1,217. There are 129 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Skagway is 39.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Skagway is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Skagway
- 42.8% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 30.3% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Skagway
- 78.4% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 4.2% are Asian
- 5.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 6.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander