Skagway, AK Demographics

A map of Skagway's Population by Race

Skagway, Alaska had a population of 1,164 in 2020. It was 84.9% White, 0.5% Black, 3.4% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Skagway, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Skagway is the 65th most populous. 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's White Population

988 residents of Skagway identify as White, or 84.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Skagway considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Skagway is ranked #40 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Skagway is more White than neighboring Haines (74.8% White), Lutak (75.9% White), Klukwan (11.5% White), and Covenant Life (76% White). Skagway is less White than neighboring Mud Bay (87.4% White).

Skagway's Black Population

6 residents of Skagway identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Skagway roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Skagway is ranked #89 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Skagway is more Black than neighboring Haines (0.1% Black), Mud Bay (0% Black), Lutak (0% Black), Klukwan (0% Black), and Covenant Life (0% Black).

Skagway's Asian Population

39 residents of Skagway identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Skagway roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Skagway is ranked #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Skagway is more Asian than neighboring Haines (0.8% Asian), Mud Bay (0.6% Asian), Lutak (0% Asian), Klukwan (0% Asian), and Covenant Life (0% Asian).

Skagway's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Skagway identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Skagway roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Skagway is ranked #123 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Skagway is more Hispanic than neighboring Haines (2.9% Hispanic), Mud Bay (1.9% Hispanic), and Klukwan (1.1% Hispanic). Skagway is less Hispanic than neighboring Lutak (10.3% Hispanic), and Covenant Life (4% Hispanic).

Skagway's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Skagway identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Skagway less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Skagway is ranked #316 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Skagway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lutak (0% Native American/Other). Skagway is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haines (12.1% Native American/Other), Mud Bay (4.4% Native American/Other), Klukwan (77% Native American/Other), and Covenant Life (4% Native American/Other).

Skagway's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Skagway identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Skagway roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Skagway is ranked #187 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Skagway is less Multiracial than neighboring Haines (9.3% Multiracial), Mud Bay (5.7% Multiracial), Lutak (13.8% Multiracial), Klukwan (10.3% Multiracial), and Covenant Life (16% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.