Ketchikan, AK

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Ketchikan Overview

8,168
TOTAL POPULATION
4,208
MALE POPULATION
3,960
FEMALE POPULATION
106.26
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,057
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,512
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,732
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,450
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ketchikan Zip Codes

Ketchikan Area Codes

Race in Ketchikan

The most populous races in Ketchikan are White / Caucasian (4,474 | 54.8%), Native / Alaskan (1,424 | 17.4%), and Asian (1,114 | 13.6%).
Race in Ketchikan
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,11413.6%
Black / African American841.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific230.3%
Hispanic or Latino4916.0%
Native / Alaskan1,42417.4%
White / Caucasian4,47454.8%
Two or more Races92511.3%
Some other Race1241.5%
Total8,168100.0%

Ancestry in Ketchikan

The most populous ancestries reported in Ketchikan are Korean (1,146 | 14.0%), Tlingit-Haida (1,035 | 12.7%), German (943 | 11.6%), English (657 | 8.0%), and Irish (643 | 7.9%), together accounting for 54.2% of all Ketchikan residents.
Ancestry in Ketchikan
Ancestry# Population% Population
African360.4%
Alaska Native3774.6%
Alaskan Athabascan320.4%
Albanian300.4%
Aleut941.1%
American1501.8%
Apache50.1%
Arab30.0%
Australian110.1%
Austrian70.1%
Belgian80.1%
Bhutanese40.1%
British640.8%
Burmese120.2%
Canadian450.5%
Central American400.5%
Cherokee510.6%
Cheyenne60.1%
Chippewa260.3%
Colombian10.0%
Cuban450.5%
Czech130.2%
Czechoslovakian40.1%
Danish220.3%
Dutch590.7%
Eastern European80.1%
English6578.0%
European2372.9%
Finnish780.9%
French1381.7%
French American Indian150.2%
French Canadian130.2%
German94311.6%
Greek140.2%
Guatemalan210.3%
Hungarian310.4%
Indian (Asian)70.1%
Inupiat370.4%
Irish6437.9%
Italian1431.8%
Korean1,14614.0%
Lebanese30.0%
Lithuanian20.0%
Mexican2382.9%
Native Hawaiian110.1%
Navajo60.1%
Nigerian90.1%
Northern European30.0%
Norwegian4325.3%
Paiute100.1%
Pennsylvania German70.1%
Peruvian851.0%
Polish540.7%
Portuguese80.1%
Puerto Rican480.6%
Russian290.4%
Salvadoran190.2%
Samoan280.3%
Scandinavian1722.1%
Scotch-Irish941.1%
Scottish2162.6%
Seminole10.0%
Sioux200.2%
Slovene60.1%
South American861.1%
Spanish110.1%
Sri Lankan30.0%
Subsaharan African450.5%
Swedish1321.6%
Swiss60.1%
Thai540.7%
Tlingit-Haida1,03512.7%
Tsimshian3904.8%
Ukrainian70.1%
Welsh871.1%
West Indian220.3%
Yup'ik140.2%
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Immigrants in Ketchikan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ketchikan came from Asia (908 | 11.1%), South Eastern Asia (867 | 10.6%), Philippines (853 | 10.4%), Latin America (96 | 1.2%), and Central America (64 | 0.8%), together accounting for 34.1% of all Ketchikan residents.
Immigrants in Ketchikan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa120.2%
Asia90811.1%
Canada310.4%
Caribbean10.0%
Central America640.8%
Colombia10.0%
Eastern Africa20.0%
Eastern Asia120.2%
Eastern Europe240.3%
Europe380.5%
Germany50.1%
Guatemala110.1%
India290.4%
Jamaica10.0%
Japan60.1%
Korea60.1%
Latin America961.2%
Mexico530.6%
Netherlands30.0%
Nigeria100.1%
North Macedonia240.3%
Northern Europe60.1%
Oceania150.2%
Peru250.3%
Philippines85310.4%
South America310.4%
South Central Asia290.4%
South Eastern Asia86710.6%
Thailand130.2%
Vietnam10.0%
Western Africa100.1%
Western Europe80.1%
Zimbabwe20.0%
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Sex and Age in Ketchikan

Sex and Age in Ketchikan

The most populous age groups in Ketchikan are 25 to 29 Years (415 | 9.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (315 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years223 (5.3%)201 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years325 (7.7%)270 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years218 (5.2%)246 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years261 (6.2%)206 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years297 (7.1%)239 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years415 (9.9%)299 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years326 (7.7%)315 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Years301 (7.1%)269 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years252 (6.0%)279 (7.0%)
45 to 49 Years178 (4.2%)224 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years223 (5.3%)183 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years360 (8.6%)263 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years259 (6.1%)313 (7.9%)
65 to 69 Years256 (6.1%)218 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years178 (4.2%)170 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years51 (1.2%)105 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years52 (1.2%)78 (2.0%)
85 Years and over33 (0.8%)82 (2.1%)
Total4,208 (100.0%)3,960 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ketchikan

Median Family Size in Ketchikan

The median family size in Ketchikan is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (432 | 22.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (198 | 10.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.86 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ketchikan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,290 (67.2%)3.04
Single Male/Father198 (10.3%)2.86
Single Female/Mother432 (22.5%)3.19
Total Families1,920 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Ketchikan

The median household size in Ketchikan is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (432 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.76 persons per household. non-family households (1,365 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ketchikan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,290 (39.3%)3.07
Single Male/Father198 (6.0%)3.24
Single Female/Mother432 (13.2%)3.76
Non-family1,365 (41.5%)1.23
Total Households3,285 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ketchikan

Out of a total of 3,285 households in Ketchikan, 1,920 (58.5%) are family households, while 1,365 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 894, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,112.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ketchikan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,112 (33.9%)
2-Person Households894 (27.2%)215 (6.5%)
3-Person Households487 (14.8%)12 (0.4%)
4-Person Households253 (7.7%)26 (0.8%)
5-Person Households174 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households87 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households25 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,920 (58.5%)1,365 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Ketchikan

Fertility by Age in Ketchikan

Average fertility rate in Ketchikan is 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 93.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years54 (93.1%)63.0
35 to 50 years4 (6.9%)5.0
Total58 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ketchikan

22.4% of women with births (58) in Ketchikan are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ketchikan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (24.1%)41 (75.9%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total13 (22.4%)45 (77.6%)

Fertility by Education in Ketchikan

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ketchikan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma19 (32.8%)34.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (8.6%)8.0
Bachelor's Degree30 (51.7%)83.0
Graduate Degree4 (6.9%)26.0
Total58 (100.0%)31.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ketchikan

77.6% of women with births in Ketchikan are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 43.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ketchikan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total13 (22.4%)45 (77.6%)

Income in Ketchikan

Income Overview in Ketchikan

Per Capita Income in Ketchikan is $41,057, while median incomes of families and households are $95,000 and $73,512 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,168$41,057
Median Family Income1,920$95,000
Mean Family Income1,920$118,234
Median Household Income3,285$73,512
Mean Household Income3,285$100,072
Income Deficit1,920$11,732
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,16825.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,16874.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,1680.48

Earnings by Sex in Ketchikan

Average Earnings in Ketchikan are $41,100, $46,563 for men and $34,697 for women, a difference of 25.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Ketchikan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,588 (52.7%)$46,563
Female2,323 (47.3%)$34,697
Total4,911 (100.0%)$41,100

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ketchikan

The most common earnings brackets in Ketchikan are $100,000+ for men (345 | 13.3%) and $100,000+ for women (225 | 9.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ketchikan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less124 (4.8%)155 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999101 (3.9%)131 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (1.3%)80 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99968 (2.6%)71 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49964 (2.5%)51 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99919 (0.7%)149 (6.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49948 (1.8%)29 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99969 (2.7%)35 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49952 (2.0%)109 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99948 (1.8%)68 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999114 (4.4%)143 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999189 (7.3%)153 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999152 (5.9%)131 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999103 (4.0%)112 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999247 (9.5%)114 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99966 (2.5%)91 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999226 (8.7%)200 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999185 (7.1%)84 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999335 (12.9%)192 (8.3%)
$100,000+345 (13.3%)225 (9.7%)
Total2,588 (100.0%)2,323 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ketchikan

Average earnings in Ketchikan are $49,982 for men and $40,788 for women, a difference of 18.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,944, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,160. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,028, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,563.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ketchikan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,321$0
High School Diploma$45,160$31,563
College or Associate's Degree$51,055$41,442
Bachelor's Degree$58,125$57,607
Graduate Degree$81,944$74,028
Total$49,982$40,788

Family Income in Ketchikan

Family Income Brackets in Ketchikan

According to the Ketchikan family income data, there are 394 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 19 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ketchikan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000794.1%
$10,000 to $14,999191.0%
$15,000 to $24,999864.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991045.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991387.2%
$50,000 to $74,99928815.0%
$75,000 to $99,99931316.3%
$100,000 to $149,99939420.5%
$150,000 to $199,99925013.0%
$200,000+24812.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ketchikan

7+ person families (25 | 1.3%) account for the highest median family income in Ketchikan with $187,679 per family, while 2-person families (1,029 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $43,542 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ketchikan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,029 (53.6%)$87,083
3-Person Families415 (21.6%)$93,750
4-Person Families282 (14.7%)$103,636
5-Person Families113 (5.9%)$117,212
6-Person Families56 (2.9%)$99,583
7+ Person Families25 (1.3%)$187,679
Total1,920 (100.0%)$95,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ketchikan

The median family income in Ketchikan is $95,000, with families comprising 3+ earners (240) having the highest median family income of $168,194, while families with 1 earner (606) have the lowest median family income of $55,300, accounting for 12.5% and 31.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Ketchikan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners183 (9.5%)$56,250
1 Earner606 (31.6%)$55,300
2 Earners891 (46.4%)$123,194
3+ Earners240 (12.5%)$168,194
Total1,920 (100.0%)$95,000

Household Income in Ketchikan

Household Income Brackets in Ketchikan

With 503 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Ketchikan, accounting for 15.3% of all households. In contrast, only 89 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ketchikan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001584.8%
$10,000 to $14,999892.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993069.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992668.1%
$35,000 to $49,99935110.7%
$50,000 to $74,99948314.7%
$75,000 to $99,99950315.3%
$100,000 to $149,99949915.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993099.4%
$200,000+3229.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ketchikan

The median household income in Ketchikan is $73,512, with the highest median household income of $91,667 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,140 households (34.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,750, with 875 households (26.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ketchikan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years143 (4.3%)$75,104
25 to 44 Years1,127 (34.3%)$77,546
45 to 64 Years1,140 (34.7%)$91,667
65+ Years875 (26.6%)$51,750
Total3,285 (100.0%)$73,512

Poverty in Ketchikan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ketchikan

With 11.6% poverty level for males and 14.3% for females among the residents of Ketchikan, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (32.4%) and 97 females (28.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years57 (25.9%)48 (24.9%)
5 Years5 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years50 (11.6%)25 (8.3%)
12 to 14 Years7 (8.4%)7 (4.3%)
15 Years12 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (3.6%)7 (8.3%)
18 to 24 Years52 (14.4%)97 (28.9%)
25 to 34 Years97 (13.3%)128 (20.8%)
35 to 44 Years68 (13.0%)115 (21.0%)
45 to 54 Years5 (1.3%)13 (3.2%)
55 to 64 Years67 (11.0%)63 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (4.6%)31 (8.1%)
75 Years and over32 (24.4%)26 (10.0%)
Total476 (11.6%)560 (14.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ketchikan

According to the poverty statistics in Ketchikan, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years163 (74.1%)145 (75.1%)
5 Years22 (81.5%)28 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years383 (88.4%)276 (91.7%)
12 to 14 Years76 (91.6%)154 (95.7%)
15 Years25 (67.6%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years107 (96.4%)77 (91.7%)
18 to 24 Years308 (85.6%)239 (71.1%)
25 to 34 Years634 (86.7%)486 (79.1%)
35 to 44 Years456 (87.0%)433 (79.0%)
45 to 54 Years386 (98.7%)394 (96.8%)
55 to 64 Years545 (89.0%)509 (89.0%)
65 to 74 Years412 (95.4%)353 (91.9%)
75 Years and over99 (75.6%)235 (90.0%)
Total3,616 (88.4%)3,353 (85.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ketchikan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ketchikan show that 3.1% or 40 of the total 1,290 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.8%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ketchikan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children768 (97.2%)22 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children423 (97.0%)13 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children52 (91.2%)5 (8.8%)
5 or more Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,250 (96.9%)40 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ketchikan

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ketchikan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)21 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)52 (22.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)35 (61.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)108 (25.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ketchikan

The poverty data for Ketchikan shows that 40 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 108 of the single-parent households (17.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (8.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 household (39.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ketchikan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (2.8%)21 (8.9%)
1 or 2 Children13 (3.0%)52 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Children5 (8.8%)35 (39.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (3.1%)108 (17.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Ketchikan

Employment by Class of Employer in Ketchikan

Among the 4,118 employed individuals in Ketchikan, private company employees (2,153 | 52.3%), not-for-profit organizations (505 | 12.3%), and local government employees (494 | 12.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ketchikan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,15352.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)882.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2205.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations50512.3%
Local Government Employees49412.0%
State Government Employees42010.2%
Federal Government Employees2295.6%
Unpaid Family Workers90.2%
Total4,118100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ketchikan

According to the labor force statistics for Ketchikan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,622), 67.2% or 4,450 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 227 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 91.8% or 742 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.6% or 86 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years182 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years376 (70.1%)32 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years631 (88.4%)86 (13.6%)
30 to 34 Years515 (80.3%)15 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years774 (70.3%)29 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years742 (91.8%)31 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years495 (79.5%)24 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years428 (74.8%)4 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years271 (33.0%)6 (2.2%)
75 Years and over38 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,450 (67.2%)227 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ketchikan

According to labor force statistics for Ketchikan, 80.4% of individuals (3,585) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,459) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 186 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 1,081 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.7% or 103 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ketchikan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School185 (65.1%)20 (7.0%)
High School Diploma1,057 (77.3%)133 (9.7%)
College / Associate Degree1,262 (79.6%)68 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,081 (88.5%)18 (1.5%)
Total3,585 (80.4%)232 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ketchikan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ketchikan are Community & Social Service (425 | 10.3%), Management (352 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (283 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (216 | 5.2%), and Health Technologists (189 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ketchikan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ketchikan, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (93.0%), Architecture & Engineering (86.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (73.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.3%), and Health Technologists (69.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ketchikan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management183 (52.0%)169 (48.0%)
Business & Financial62 (41.1%)89 (58.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science106 (83.5%)21 (16.5%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (62.5%)12 (37.5%)
Architecture & Engineering33 (86.8%)5 (13.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science53 (93.0%)4 (7.0%)
Community & Social Service 135 (31.8%)290 (68.2%)
Education, Arts & Media42 (30.7%)95 (69.3%)
Legal Services & Support6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Education Instruction & Library71 (32.9%)145 (67.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16 (26.2%)45 (73.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating84 (29.7%)199 (70.3%)
Health Technologists57 (30.2%)132 (69.8%)
Total (Category)570 (42.6%)768 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)2,170 (52.6%)1,955 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ketchikan are Food Preparation & Serving (354 | 8.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (247 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (159 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (137 | 3.3%), and Security & Protection (130 | 3.2%).
Services Occupations in Ketchikan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ketchikan, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (68.1%), Security & Protection (65.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (51.1%), and Personal Care & Service (48.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ketchikan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support24 (15.1%)135 (84.9%)
Security & Protection85 (65.4%)45 (34.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention38 (62.3%)23 (37.7%)
Law Enforcement47 (68.1%)22 (31.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving173 (48.9%)181 (51.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance159 (64.4%)88 (35.6%)
Personal Care & Service70 (51.1%)67 (48.9%)
Total (Category)511 (49.8%)516 (50.2%)
Total (Overall)2,170 (52.6%)1,955 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ketchikan are Office & Administration (554 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (315 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ketchikan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ketchikan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related132 (41.9%)183 (58.1%)
Office & Administration198 (35.7%)356 (64.3%)
Total (Category)330 (38.0%)539 (62.0%)
Total (Overall)2,170 (52.6%)1,955 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ketchikan are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (157 | 3.8%), Construction & Extraction (119 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (69 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ketchikan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ketchikan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry64 (92.7%)5 (7.2%)
Construction & Extraction119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair137 (87.3%)20 (12.7%)
Total (Category)320 (92.7%)25 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)2,170 (52.6%)1,955 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ketchikan are Transportation (226 | 5.5%), Production (211 | 5.1%), and Material Moving (109 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ketchikan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ketchikan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production159 (75.4%)52 (24.6%)
Transportation191 (84.5%)35 (15.5%)
Material Moving89 (81.7%)20 (18.3%)
Total (Category)439 (80.4%)107 (19.6%)
Total (Overall)2,170 (52.6%)1,955 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ketchikan

Employment Industries in Ketchikan

The major employment industries in Ketchikan include Health Care & Social Assistance (837 | 20.3%), Retail Trade (508 | 12.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (454 | 11.0%), Public Administration (435 | 10.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (360 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Ketchikan

Employment Industries by Sex in Ketchikan

The Ketchikan industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Manufacturing (91.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (73.9%), Finance & Insurance (69.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (66.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ketchikan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting70 (67.3%)34 (32.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction131 (89.7%)15 (10.3%)
Manufacturing202 (91.0%)20 (9.0%)
Wholesale Trade52 (63.4%)30 (36.6%)
Retail Trade176 (34.6%)332 (65.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing284 (78.9%)76 (21.1%)
Utilities22 (52.4%)20 (47.6%)
Information22 (46.8%)25 (53.2%)
Finance & Insurance21 (30.4%)48 (69.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing43 (70.5%)18 (29.5%)
Professional & Scientific48 (56.5%)37 (43.5%)
Enterprise Management6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support72 (56.2%)56 (43.8%)
Educational Services135 (43.4%)176 (56.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance282 (33.7%)555 (66.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation18 (26.1%)51 (73.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services264 (58.2%)190 (41.8%)
Public Administration234 (53.8%)201 (46.2%)
Total2,170 (52.6%)1,955 (47.4%)

Education in Ketchikan

School Enrollment in Ketchikan

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,692 students in Ketchikan are elementary school (548 | 32.4%), high school (354 | 20.9%), and middle school (340 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Ketchikan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool804.7%
Kindergarten653.8%
Elementary School54832.4%
Middle School34020.1%
High School35420.9%
College / Undergraduate23714.0%
Graduate / Professional684.0%
Total1,692100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ketchikan

Out of a total of 1,692 students who are enrolled in schools in Ketchikan, 217 (12.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,475 (87.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (29.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 259 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ketchikan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds50 (70.4%)21 (29.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old448 (78.0%)126 (22.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds383 (90.8%)39 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds259 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds117 (94.4%)7 (5.7%)
35 Years and over120 (83.3%)24 (16.7%)
Total1,475 (87.2%)217 (12.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ketchikan

Science & technology (227 | 14.3%), education (227 | 14.3%), business (225 | 14.2%), social sciences (115 | 7.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (114 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,587 individuals in Ketchikan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ketchikan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics422.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1147.2%
Physical & Health Sciences442.8%
Psychology784.9%
Social Sciences1157.2%
Engineering744.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies231.5%
Science & Technology22714.3%
Business22514.2%
Education22714.3%
Literature & Languages825.2%
Liberal Arts & History865.4%
Visual & Performing Arts895.6%
Communications704.4%
Arts & Humanities915.7%
Total1,587100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ketchikan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ketchikan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ketchikan are males with 2 vehicles (817, accounting for 37.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (672, making up 43.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ketchikan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle193 (8.9%)89 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle626 (29.0%)681 (36.0%)
2 Vehicles817 (37.9%)672 (35.5%)
3 Vehicles356 (16.5%)286 (15.1%)
4 Vehicles108 (5.0%)80 (4.2%)
5 or more Vehicles58 (2.7%)83 (4.4%)
Total2,158 (100.0%)1,891 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ketchikan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ketchikan are 5 to 9 minutes (1,542 commuters, 38.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,007 commuters, 25.2%), and less than 5 minutes (615 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Ketchikan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes61515.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,54238.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,00725.2%
15 to 19 Minutes48712.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1513.8%
25 to 29 Minutes260.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1152.9%
35 to 39 Minutes150.4%
40 to 44 Minutes100.3%
45 to 59 Minutes60.2%
60 to 89 Minutes70.2%
90 or more Minutes170.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Ketchikan

The most common commute times in Ketchikan are 5 to 9 minutes (825 commuters, 37.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (717 commuters, 39.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ketchikan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes344 (15.8%)271 (14.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes825 (37.9%)717 (39.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes505 (23.2%)502 (27.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes307 (14.1%)180 (9.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes68 (3.1%)83 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes26 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes71 (3.3%)44 (2.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes8 (0.4%)7 (0.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (0.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes14 (0.6%)3 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ketchikan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ketchikan are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (460, 21.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (381, 20.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ketchikan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM113 (5.2%)58 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM94 (4.3%)70 (3.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM69 (3.2%)57 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM160 (7.4%)80 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM298 (13.7%)173 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM302 (13.9%)291 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM460 (21.1%)381 (20.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM159 (7.3%)226 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM76 (3.5%)89 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM137 (6.3%)114 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM62 (2.9%)56 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM45 (2.1%)9 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM110 (5.1%)107 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM90 (4.1%)112 (6.1%)
Total2,175 (100.0%)1,823 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ketchikan

Occupancy by Ownership in Ketchikan

Of the total 3,285 dwellings in Ketchikan, owner-occupied units account for 1,842 (56.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,443 (43.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ketchikan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,84256.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,44343.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,285100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ketchikan

Occupancy by Household Size in Ketchikan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,11233.9%
2-Person Household1,10933.8%
3-Person Household49915.2%
4+ Person Household56517.2%
Total Housing Units3,285100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ketchikan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ketchikan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household522 (46.9%)590 (53.1%)
2-Person Household716 (64.6%)393 (35.4%)
3-Person Household266 (53.3%)233 (46.7%)
4+ Person Household338 (59.8%)227 (40.2%)
Total Housing Units1,842 (56.1%)1,443 (43.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ketchikan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ketchikan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School79 (37.4%)132 (62.6%)
High School Diploma407 (45.4%)490 (54.6%)
College/Associate Degree791 (59.5%)538 (40.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher565 (66.6%)283 (33.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ketchikan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ketchikan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years73922.5%
35 to 44 Years53116.2%
45 to 54 Years42913.1%
55 to 64 Years71121.6%
65 to 74 Years54316.5%
75 to 84 Years2357.1%
85 Years and Over972.9%
Total3,285100.0%

Housing Finances in Ketchikan

Median Income by Occupancy in Ketchikan

Median Income by Occupancy in Ketchikan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,842 (56.1%)$97,109
Renter-Occupied1,443 (43.9%)$47,207
Average3,285 (100.0%)$73,512

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ketchikan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ketchikan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00048 (2.6%)20 (1.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99939 (2.1%)52 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (1.1%)69 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99941 (2.2%)126 (8.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99947 (2.5%)93 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99997 (5.3%)170 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999130 (7.1%)221 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999260 (14.1%)222 (15.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999259 (14.1%)242 (16.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999359 (19.5%)140 (9.7%)
$150,000 or more542 (29.4%)88 (6.1%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)1,443 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ketchikan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ketchikan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30012 (0.6%)9 (0.6%)
$300 to $499170 (9.2%)111 (7.7%)
$500 to $799313 (17.0%)99 (6.9%)
$800 to $999149 (8.1%)154 (10.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499284 (15.4%)629 (43.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999297 (16.1%)239 (16.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499234 (12.7%)111 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999195 (10.6%)31 (2.1%)
$3,000 or more188 (10.2%)7 (0.5%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)1,443 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ketchikan

Housing Structures in Ketchikan

Housing Structures in Ketchikan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,37141.7%
Single Unit, Attached1996.1%
2 Unit Apartments48614.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2708.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2698.2%
10 or more Apartments59918.2%
Mobile Home / Other912.8%
Total3,285100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ketchikan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ketchikan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,215 (88.6%)156 (11.4%)
Single Unit, Attached100 (50.2%)99 (49.7%)
2 Unit Apartments153 (31.5%)333 (68.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments27 (10.0%)243 (90.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments78 (29.0%)191 (71.0%)
10 or more Apartments206 (34.4%)393 (65.6%)
Mobile Home / Other63 (69.2%)28 (30.8%)
Total1,842 (56.1%)1,443 (43.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ketchikan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ketchikan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (0.4%)142 (9.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms147 (8.0%)534 (37.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms641 (34.8%)624 (43.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms656 (35.6%)114 (7.9%)
8 or more Rooms391 (21.2%)29 (2.0%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)1,443 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ketchikan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ketchikan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11 (0.6%)89 (6.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas55 (3.0%)58 (4.0%)
Electricity699 (38.0%)831 (57.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene971 (52.7%)411 (28.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels101 (5.5%)33 (2.3%)
No Fuel Used5 (0.3%)21 (1.5%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)1,443 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ketchikan

Household Vehicle Usage in Ketchikan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle130 (7.1%)439 (30.4%)
1 Vehicle590 (32.0%)650 (45.1%)
2 Vehicles771 (41.9%)270 (18.7%)
3 or more Vehicles351 (19.1%)84 (5.8%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)1,443 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ketchikan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ketchikan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6731,169
Median Property Value$259,700$342,900
Median Household Income$61,058$450
Monthly Housing Costs$619$188
Real Estate Taxes$2,032$45

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ketchikan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ketchikan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00096 (14.3%)13 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99964 (9.5%)37 (3.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999258 (38.3%)438 (37.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999222 (33.0%)473 (40.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99933 (4.9%)159 (13.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)18 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)31 (2.6%)
Total673 (100.0%)1,169 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ketchikan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ketchikan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00055 (8.2%)12 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99983 (12.3%)32 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99954 (8.0%)25 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99966 (9.8%)43 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999129 (19.2%)64 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999106 (15.8%)131 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99988 (13.1%)153 (13.1%)
$150,000 or more92 (13.7%)271 (23.2%)
Total673 (100.0%)1,169 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ketchikan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ketchikan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x200 (29.7%)125,372 (10,724.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x116 (17.2%)349 (29.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x88 (13.1%)295 (25.2%)
4.0x or more265 (39.4%)161 (13.8%)
Total673 (100.0%)1,169 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ketchikan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ketchikan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800121 (18.0%)3 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49996 (14.3%)96 (8.2%)
$800 to $1,499347 (51.6%)101 (8.6%)
Total673 (100.0%)1,169 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ketchikan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ketchikan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years422 (88.1%)57 (11.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,202 (90.7%)123 (9.3%)
19 to 25 Years650 (87.4%)94 (12.6%)
26 to 34 Years886 (75.9%)281 (24.1%)
35 to 44 Years921 (86.5%)144 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years724 (90.7%)74 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,078 (91.0%)106 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years809 (99.1%)7 (0.9%)
75 Years and older392 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,084 (88.9%)886 (11.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ketchikan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ketchikan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born422 (88.1%)57 (11.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,202 (90.7%)123 (9.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen650 (87.4%)94 (12.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ketchikan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ketchikan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000845 (91.9%)74 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999987 (88.5%)128 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,082 (93.8%)72 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999955 (78.6%)260 (21.4%)
$100,000 and over3,080 (89.9%)347 (10.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ketchikan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6208 (43.4%)243 (50.7%)
6 to 18 Years545 (41.1%)793 (59.9%)
19 to 25 Years195 (26.2%)539 (72.5%)
25 to 34 Years319 (27.3%)623 (53.4%)
35 to 44 Years271 (25.5%)698 (65.5%)
45 to 54 Years114 (14.3%)623 (78.1%)
55 to 64 Years252 (21.3%)863 (72.9%)
65 to 74 Years736 (90.2%)529 (64.8%)
75 Years and over392 (100.0%)205 (52.3%)
Total3,032 (38.0%)5,116 (64.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ketchikan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ketchikan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (3.6%)21 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years69 (6.6%)154 (16.6%)
35 to 64 Years199 (13.1%)192 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years128 (29.6%)122 (31.8%)
75 Years and over83 (63.4%)162 (62.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ketchikan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ketchikan: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (1.4%)14 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years31 (2.0%)29 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years68 (15.7%)52 (13.5%)
75 Years and over39 (29.8%)62 (23.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ketchikan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.9%)37 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (2.5%)62 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years42 (9.7%)24 (6.2%)
75 Years and over22 (16.8%)40 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ketchikan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (1.5%)21 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years57 (5.4%)105 (11.3%)
35 to 64 Years76 (5.0%)54 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years41 (9.5%)12 (3.1%)
75 Years and over21 (16.0%)33 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ketchikan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.6%)24 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years102 (6.7%)105 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years93 (21.5%)74 (19.3%)
75 Years and over59 (45.0%)114 (43.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ketchikan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (1.0%)16 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.6%)12 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years27 (1.8%)18 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.6%)14 (3.6%)
75 Years and over12 (9.2%)65 (24.9%)

Technology Access in Ketchikan

Computing Device Access in Ketchikan

Computing Device Access in Ketchikan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,58678.7%
Smartphone2,82686.0%
Tablet2,00361.0%
No Computing Device2317.0%
Total3,285100.0%

Internet Access in Ketchikan

Internet Access in Ketchikan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,42773.9%
Cellular Data Only41912.8%
Satellite Internet983.0%
No Internet39312.0%
Total3,285100.0%

Ketchikan Summary

Ketchikan, Alaska is a small city located in the southeastern part of the state. It is the fifth-largest city in Alaska and the largest city in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The city is situated on Revillagigedo Island, which is part of the Alexander Archipelago in the Inside Passage of the Pacific Ocean. Ketchikan is known for its abundant natural beauty, its rich cultural heritage, and its vibrant economy.

History

Ketchikan has a long and rich history. The area has been inhabited by the Tlingit people for thousands of years. The first European settlers arrived in the late 19th century, and the city was officially incorporated in 1900. Ketchikan quickly became a major port of call for ships traveling between Seattle and Alaska. The city was also a major center for the salmon canning industry, which was a major source of employment and economic activity in the area.
In the early 20th century, Ketchikan was a major hub for the Alaska gold rush. The city was also a major center for the timber industry, which was a major source of employment and economic activity in the area.

Geography

Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, which is part of the Alexander Archipelago in the Inside Passage of the Pacific Ocean. The city is situated on the western side of the island, and is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest. The city is located at the mouth of the Ketchikan River, which is the largest river in the area. The city is also located near several other rivers, including the Stikine, Unuk, and Taku Rivers.
The city has a humid subtropical climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is around 50°F (10°C). The city receives an average of over 100 inches (254 cm) of precipitation per year, making it one of the wettest cities in the United States.

Economy

Ketchikan’s economy is largely based on tourism, fishing, and timber. The city is a major port of call for cruise ships traveling between Seattle and Alaska, and is a popular destination for tourists. The city is also home to several seafood processing plants, which process salmon, halibut, and other fish. The timber industry is also a major source of employment and economic activity in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Ketchikan had a population of 8,050. The city is predominantly white (83.3%), with smaller percentages of Native American (7.2%), Asian (2.2%), and African American (1.2%) residents. The median household income in the city is $50,945, and the median home value is $219,400. The city has a high rate of poverty, with 22.3% of the population living below the poverty line.
Ketchikan is a diverse and vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. The city is home to a variety of attractions, including the Totem Heritage Center, the Tongass Historical Museum, and the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. The city is also home to a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Ketchikan is a great place to visit, and is a great place to live.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ketchikan?
Total Population of Ketchikan is 8,168.
What is the Total Male Population of Ketchikan?
Total Male Population of Ketchikan is 4,208.
What is the Total Female Population of Ketchikan?
Total Female Population of Ketchikan is 3,960.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ketchikan?
There are 106.26 Males per 100 Females in Ketchikan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ketchikan?
There are 94.11 Females per 100 Males in Ketchikan.
What is the Median Population Age in Ketchikan?
Median Population Age in Ketchikan is 37.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ketchikan
Average Family Size in Ketchikan is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ketchikan
Average Household Size in Ketchikan is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ketchikan?
Per Capita income in Ketchikan is $41,057.
What is the Median Family Income in Ketchikan?
Median Family Income in Ketchikan is $95,000.
What is the Median Household income in Ketchikan?
Median Household Income in Ketchikan is $73,512.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ketchikan?
Income or Wage Gap in Ketchikan is 25.5%.
Women in Ketchikan earn 74.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Ketchikan?
Family Income Deficit in Ketchikan is $11,732.
Families that are below poverty line in Ketchikan earn $11,732 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ketchikan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ketchikan is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ketchikan?
There are 4,450 People in the Labor Forcein in Ketchikan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ketchikan?
67.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Ketchikan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ketchikan?
Unemployment Rate in Ketchikan is 5.1%.