Juneau City and County Demographics

A map of Juneau City and County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,510	19,673	61.4%	61.0%
Multiracial	4,328	4,042	13.6%	12.5%
Native American/Other	3,232	4,049	10.2%	12.6%
Asian	2,274	2,086	7.2%	6.5%
Hispanic	2,245	2,077	7.1%	6.4%
Black	205	328	0.6%	1.0%

Juneau City and County, Alaska has an estimated population of 31,794, a slight decrease from the 32,255 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.4% White, 13.6% Multiracial, 10.2% Native American/Other, 7.2% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Juneau City and County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Juneau City and is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Juneau City and County, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Juneau City and County is ranked the 5th most populous county in Alaska, out of 30 counties. Juneau City and County was ranked the 5th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Juneau City and County's White Population

19,510 residents of Juneau City and County, or 61.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Juneau City and County is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Juneau City and County ranks 11th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 30 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Juneau City and County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Juneau City and County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 61.4%.

Juneau City and County is more White than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County (48.1% White), and Sitka City and County (57.6% White). Juneau City and County is less White than neighboring Haines County (71.4% White), Skagway Municipality County (68.8% White), and Petersburg County (61.5% White).

Juneau City and County's Black Population

205 residents of Juneau City and County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Juneau City and County is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Juneau City and County ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 30 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Juneau City and County's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Black residents' share of Juneau City and County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Juneau City and County is more Black than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County (0.3% Black), and Sitka City and County (0.3% Black). Juneau City and County is less Black than neighboring Skagway Municipality County (0.8% Black), and Petersburg County (1.3% Black).

Juneau City and County's Asian Population

2,274 residents of Juneau City and County, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Juneau City and County is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Juneau City and County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 30 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Juneau City and County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Asian residents' share of Juneau City and County's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.2%.

Juneau City and County is more Asian than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County (2.6% Asian), and Haines County (6% Asian). Juneau City and County is less Asian than neighboring Skagway Municipality County (8% Asian), Sitka City and County (8.3% Asian), and Petersburg County (12.4% Asian).

Juneau City and County's Hispanic Population

2,245 residents of Juneau City and County, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Juneau City and County is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Juneau City and County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 30 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Juneau City and County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Juneau City and County's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.1%.

Juneau City and County is more Hispanic than neighboring Haines County (4.6% Hispanic), Skagway Municipality County (6.4% Hispanic), and Sitka City and County (6.9% Hispanic). Juneau City and County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County (11% Hispanic), and Petersburg County (10.9% Hispanic).

Juneau City and County's Native American/Other Population

3,232 residents of Juneau City and County, or 10.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Juneau City and County is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Juneau City and County ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 30 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Juneau City and County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Juneau City and County's population has decreased from 12.6% to 10.2%.

Juneau City and County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haines County (6.1% Native American/Other), Skagway Municipality County (5.5% Native American/Other), and Petersburg County (5.5% Native American/Other). Juneau City and County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County (26.2% Native American/Other), and Sitka City and County (10.3% Native American/Other).

Juneau City and County's Multiracial Population

4,328 residents of Juneau City and County, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Juneau City and County is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Juneau City and County ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 30 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Juneau City and County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Juneau City and County's population has increased from 12.5% to 13.6%.

Juneau City and County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon Census Area County (11.7% Multiracial), Haines County (11.3% Multiracial), Skagway Municipality County (10.4% Multiracial), and Petersburg County (8.4% Multiracial). Juneau City and County is less Multiracial than neighboring Sitka City and County (16.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.