Skagway, AK Demographics

A map of Skagway's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	789	988	67.2%	84.9%
Multiracial	126	62	10.7%	5.3%
Asian	100	39	8.5%	3.4%
Hispanic	80	40	6.8%	3.4%
Native American/Other	69	29	5.9%	2.5%
Black	10	6	0.9%	0.5%

Skagway, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,174, a less than 1% change from the 1,164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 10.7% Multiracial, 8.5% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 5.9% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Skagway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Skagway has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Skagway, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 52.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Skagway is ranked the 67th 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). Skagway was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Skagway's White Population

789 residents of Skagway, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Skagway is higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Skagway ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skagway's White population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of Skagway's population has decreased from 84.9% to 67.2%.

Skagway is more White than neighboring Klukwan (17.1% White). Skagway is less White than neighboring Haines (70.2% White), Mud Bay (100% White), Lutak (100% White), and Covenant Life (100% White).

Skagway's Black Population

10 residents of Skagway, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Skagway is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Skagway ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skagway's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Skagway's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Skagway is more Black than neighboring Haines (0% Black), Mud Bay (0% Black), Lutak (0% Black), Klukwan (0% Black), and Covenant Life (0% Black).

Skagway's Asian Population

100 residents of Skagway, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Skagway is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Skagway ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skagway's Asian population has grown by an estimated 156.4%. Asian residents' share of Skagway's population has increased from 3.4% to 8.5%.

Skagway is more Asian than neighboring Haines (6.4% Asian), Mud Bay (0% Asian), Lutak (0% Asian), Klukwan (0% Asian), and Covenant Life (0% Asian).

Skagway's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Skagway, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Skagway is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Skagway ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skagway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Skagway's population has increased from 3.4% to 6.8%.

Skagway is more Hispanic than neighboring Haines (3% Hispanic), Mud Bay (0% Hispanic), Lutak (0% Hispanic), Klukwan (0% Hispanic), and Covenant Life (0% Hispanic).

Skagway's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Skagway, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Skagway is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Skagway ranks 317th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skagway's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 137.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Skagway's population has increased from 2.5% to 5.9%.

Skagway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mud Bay (0% Native American/Other), Lutak (0% Native American/Other), and Covenant Life (0% Native American/Other). Skagway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haines (7.3% Native American/Other), and Klukwan (68.3% Native American/Other).

Skagway's Multiracial Population

126 residents of Skagway, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Skagway is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Skagway ranks 187th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Skagway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Skagway's population has increased from 5.3% to 10.7%.

Skagway is more Multiracial than neighboring Mud Bay (0% Multiracial), Lutak (0% Multiracial), and Covenant Life (0% Multiracial). Skagway is less Multiracial than neighboring Haines (13.1% Multiracial), and Klukwan (14.6% 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.