Sitka city and, AK Demographics

A map of Sitka city and's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,823	5,050	57.6%	59.7%
Multiracial	1,383	1,024	16.5%	12.1%
Native American/Other	865	1,273	10.3%	15.1%
Asian	692	573	8.3%	6.8%
Hispanic	577	501	6.9%	5.9%
Black	28	37	0.3%	0.4%

Sitka city and, Alaska has an estimated population of 8,368, a slight decrease from the 8,458 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.6% White, 16.5% Multiracial, 10.3% Native American/Other, 8.3% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sitka city and, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sitka city and has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sitka city and, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 61.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sitka city and is ranked the 12th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sitka city and was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sitka city and's White Population

4,823 residents of Sitka city and, or 57.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sitka city and is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Sitka city and ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sitka city and's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Sitka city and's population has decreased from 59.7% to 57.6%.

Sitka city and is more White than neighboring Angoon (9.6% White), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% White), Game Creek (0% White), and Hoonah (35.8% White). Sitka city and is less White than neighboring Tenakee Springs (81% White).

Sitka city and's Black Population

28 residents of Sitka city and, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sitka city and is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Sitka city and ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sitka city and's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Black residents' share of Sitka city and's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Sitka city and is more Black than neighboring Tenakee Springs (0% Black), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Black), and Game Creek (0% Black). Sitka city and is less Black than neighboring Angoon (0.6% Black), and Hoonah (0.6% Black).

Sitka city and's Asian Population

692 residents of Sitka city and, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sitka city and is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Sitka city and ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sitka city and's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Asian residents' share of Sitka city and's population has increased from 6.8% to 8.3%.

Sitka city and is more Asian than neighboring Tenakee Springs (0% Asian), Angoon (0% Asian), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Asian), Game Creek (0% Asian), and Hoonah (7.1% Asian).

Sitka city and's Hispanic Population

577 residents of Sitka city and, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sitka city and is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sitka city and ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sitka city and's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sitka city and's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.9%.

Sitka city and is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Hispanic), and Game Creek (0% Hispanic). Sitka city and is less Hispanic than neighboring Tenakee Springs (17.2% Hispanic), Angoon (15.6% Hispanic), and Hoonah (15.3% Hispanic).

Sitka city and's Native American/Other Population

865 residents of Sitka city and, or 10.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sitka city and is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sitka city and ranks 200th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sitka city and's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sitka city and's population has decreased from 15.1% to 10.3%.

Sitka city and is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tenakee Springs (0% Native American/Other), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Native American/Other), and Game Creek (0% Native American/Other). Sitka city and is less Native American/Other than neighboring Angoon (55.4% Native American/Other), and Hoonah (26% Native American/Other).

Sitka city and's Multiracial Population

1,383 residents of Sitka city and, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sitka city and is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Sitka city and ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sitka city and's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Sitka city and's population has increased from 12.1% to 16.5%.

Sitka city and is more Multiracial than neighboring Tenakee Springs (1.8% Multiracial), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Multiracial), Game Creek (0% Multiracial), and Hoonah (15.2% Multiracial). Sitka city and is less Multiracial than neighboring Angoon (18.8% 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.