Juneau, AK

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

32,240

0.439% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Mary Peltola

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.6

0.26% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.21%

3.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$90,126

2.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$358,200

0.873% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

16,350

0.0856% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Juneau, AK had a population of 32.2k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $90,126. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Juneau, AK grew from 32,099 to 32,240, a 0.439% increase and its median household income grew from $88,077 to $90,126, a 2.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Juneau, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (9.91%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.53%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.87%).

None of the households in Juneau, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Juneau, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Juneau, AK are University of Alaska Southeast (582 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Juneau, AK was $358,200, and the homeownership rate was 64.7%.

Most people in Juneau, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Juneau, AK was 2 cars per household.

Juneau, AK borders .

United States Alaska

Population & Diversity

Juneau, AK is home to a population of 32.2k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.88% of Juneau, AK residents were born outside of the country (2.86k people).

In 2021, there were 5.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.2k people) in Juneau, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Juneau, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Juneau, AK was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Juneau, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Juneau, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.2k ± 239
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.69k ± 513
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.2k ± 389

7.04%

Hispanic Population

2.27k people

7.04% of the people in Juneau, AK are hispanic (2.27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Juneau, AK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
20,618 ± 3,476 people
Thailand
3,480 ± 1,445 people
Mexico
3,321 ± 1,412 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,618 Alaska residents, followed by Thailand with 3,480 and Mexico with 3,321.

Foreign-Born Population

8.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.86k people

8.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

As of 2021, 8.88% of Juneau, AK residents (2.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Juneau, AK was 8.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Juneau, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
587 ± 148
Gulf War (2001-)
541 ± 173
Gulf War (1990s)
287 ± 134

Juneau, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Juneau, AK employs 16.4k people. The largest industries in Juneau, AK are Public Administration (3,999 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,039 people), and Educational Services (1,578 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($103,641), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,792), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($87,000).

Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,604. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

16.4k

2021 Value

± 954

−0.0856%

1 Year decline

± 8.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Juneau, AK declined at a rate of −0.0856%, from 16.4k employees to 16.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Juneau, AK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,446 people), Management Occupations (1,755 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1,053 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Juneau, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

16.4k

2021 Value

± 954

−0.0856%

1 Year decline

± 8.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Juneau, AK declined at a rate of −0.0856%, from 16.4k employees to 16.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Juneau, AK, are Public Administration (3,999 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,039 people), and Educational Services (1,578 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Juneau, AK, though some of these residents may live in Juneau, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,200

Median earning men ± $6,240

$48,988

Median earning women ± $3,412

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,050), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,764), and Construction ($69,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($83,311), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,462), and Manufacturing ($61,696).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

457
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
238
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
222
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$270k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$85.6k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$76.5k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Electronics with $11B, followed by Crude petroleum ($7.58B) and Meat/seafood ($4.53B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alaska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$43.1B

2020 Value in Alaska

$68.3B

Projected 2050 Value in Alaska

58.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alaska trade was $43.1B. This is expected to increase 58.3% to $68.3B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alaska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$8.09B
Texas
$3.13B
Washington
$2.85B

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $8.09B, followed by Texas with $3.13B and Washington and $2.85B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%).

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Juneau, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.47%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected List of governors of Alaska|Governor of Alaska.

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Juneau, AK

Mary Peltola

Alaska at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Juneau, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Juneau, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Juneau, AK awarded 582 degrees. The student population of Juneau, AK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 670 male students and 1,327 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Juneau, AK are White (373 and 64.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 7.83%), Unknown (45 and 7.83%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (44 and 7.65%).

The largest universities in Juneau, AK by number of degrees awarded are University of Alaska Southeast (582 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Juneau, AK are Criminal Justice - Police Science (91 and 15.6%), General Business Administration & Management (63 and 10.8%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (43 and 7.39%).

The median tuition cost in Juneau, AK for a public four year colleges is $7,121 for in-state students and $22,742 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Juneau, AK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 57.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,997 (33.6% men and 66.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,997 students enrolled in Juneau, AK, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,123 records, of which 66.7% were women and 33.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
42 degrees awarded
General Social Sciences
21 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Juneau, AK was General Business Administration & Management with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Juneau, AK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Alaska Southeast

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

582 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Alaska Southeast with 582 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 233 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Juneau, AK, which is 0.668 times less than the 349 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 373 degrees mean that there were 8.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,121) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,573) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.417% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (166k), Some college (150k), and Bachelors Degree (97.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Juneau, AK was $358,200 in 2021, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $355,100 to $358,200, a 0.873% increase. The homeownership rate in Juneau, AK is 64.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Juneau, AK have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Juneau, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Juneau, AK is $90,126. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Juneau, AK was Aleutians West Census Area, AK with a value of $90,708, followed by Juneau City and Borough, AK and Anchorage Municipality, AK, with respective values of $90,126 and $88,871.

Housing

Property

$358,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,421

$8,366

Median Property Taxes

±$543

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Juneau, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Juneau, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.7% of the housing units in Juneau, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Juneau, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Juneau, AK was Aleutians West Census Area, AK with a value of $90,708, followed by Juneau City and Borough, AK and Anchorage Municipality, AK, with respective values of $90,126 and $88,871.

The following map shows all of the counties in Juneau, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,126

Median Household Income

± $5,629

12.9k

Number of Households

± 751

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.9k households in Juneau, AK grew to $90,126 from the previous year's value of $88,077.

The following chart displays the households in Juneau, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Juneau, AK is from Alaska.

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Alaska

0.435

2020 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2021, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.513% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (66%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Worked At Home (9.11%)

In 2021, 66% of workers in Juneau, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (9.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Juneau, AK have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Juneau, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Juneau, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Juneau, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Juneau, AK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Juneau, AK (2.29k out of 31.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Juneau, AK is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Juneau, AK has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 9.92% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1025 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1069 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 983 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 161 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

1,025 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alaska

Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1,025 patients per year. This represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1,069 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alaska in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.76%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

9.92%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

2.9%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Juneau, AK declined by 6.35% from 9.36% to 8.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Juneau, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.