Ketchikan Gateway, AK County is a vibrant and picturesque community located in the panhandle of Alaska. With a population of 13,939 and a population density of 2.83 people per square mile, it is one of the more sparsely populated areas in the US. In spite of this, Ketchikan Gateway has plenty to offer its residents and visitors alike. There are numerous local businesses that range from restaurants to retail stores, giving everyone something to enjoy. For those looking for outdoor activities, there is plenty to do year-round including fishing, hiking, kayaking, snowmobiling and more. Other demographic organizations include the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council and the Ketchikan Youth Court Program. Local sporting events occur throughout the year with baseball games taking place during summer months at Stedman Field Baseball Park and basketball tournaments in the winter at Kayhi Gymnasium.
The population in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County is 13,939. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
- 51.3% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 36.4% are married with children
- 15.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ketchikan Gateway Borough County
- 64.4% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 7.8% are Asian
- 13.5% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander