Skagway, AK

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Skagway Overview

1,179
TOTAL POPULATION
473
MALE POPULATION
706
FEMALE POPULATION
67.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
149.26
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,997
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$88,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
827
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
82.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Skagway Zip Codes

Skagway Area Codes

Race in Skagway

The most populous races in Skagway are White / Caucasian (933 | 79.1%), Two or more Races (115 | 9.8%), and Native / Alaskan (62 | 5.3%).
Race in Skagway
Race# Population% Population
Asian292.5%
Black / African American403.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino322.7%
Native / Alaskan625.3%
White / Caucasian93379.1%
Two or more Races1159.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,179100.0%

Ancestry in Skagway

The most populous ancestries reported in Skagway are Irish (175 | 14.8%), German (133 | 11.3%), English (101 | 8.6%), Bhutanese (92 | 7.8%), and Norwegian (50 | 4.2%), together accounting for 46.7% of all Skagway residents.
Ancestry in Skagway
Ancestry# Population% Population
African20.2%
Alaska Native50.4%
Aleut60.5%
American90.8%
Arab322.7%
Armenian20.2%
Belgian20.2%
Bhutanese927.8%
British60.5%
Bulgarian30.3%
Canadian10.1%
Chickasaw10.1%
Croatian20.2%
Czech100.9%
Czechoslovakian60.5%
Danish30.3%
Dutch373.1%
English1018.6%
European443.7%
Finnish60.5%
French191.6%
French Canadian70.6%
German13311.3%
Indian (Asian)50.4%
Inupiat453.8%
Iranian30.3%
Irish17514.8%
Italian332.8%
Jamaican40.3%
Korean221.9%
Mexican191.6%
Moroccan30.3%
Northern European40.3%
Norwegian504.2%
Pennsylvania German10.1%
Peruvian40.3%
Polish252.1%
Portuguese70.6%
Russian40.3%
Scandinavian141.2%
Scotch-Irish131.1%
Scottish282.4%
Slovene141.2%
South American40.3%
Spaniard90.8%
Subsaharan African20.2%
Swedish383.2%
Swiss70.6%
Tlingit-Haida141.2%
Welsh10.1%
Yugoslavian40.3%
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Immigrants in Skagway

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Skagway came from Europe (27 | 2.3%), Africa (26 | 2.2%), Northern Africa (26 | 2.2%), Sudan (26 | 2.2%), and Asia (20 | 1.7%), together accounting for 10.6% of all Skagway residents.
Immigrants in Skagway
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa262.2%
Asia201.7%
Belarus10.1%
Bulgaria30.3%
Canada171.4%
Caribbean40.3%
Central America50.4%
China50.4%
Czechoslovakia110.9%
Eastern Asia50.4%
Eastern Europe151.3%
Europe272.3%
Germany10.1%
Jamaica40.3%
Latin America90.8%
Mexico50.4%
Netherlands70.6%
Northern Africa262.2%
Northern Europe20.2%
Philippines141.2%
South Eastern Asia141.2%
Sudan262.2%
Sweden20.2%
Turkey10.1%
Western Asia10.1%
Western Europe80.7%
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Sex and Age in Skagway

Sex and Age in Skagway

The most populous age groups in Skagway are 25 to 29 Years (62 | 13.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (82 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Skagway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (5.9%)47 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years15 (3.2%)31 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years24 (5.1%)22 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Years26 (5.5%)33 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years37 (7.8%)54 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years62 (13.1%)82 (11.6%)
30 to 34 Years29 (6.1%)78 (11.1%)
35 to 39 Years20 (4.2%)71 (10.1%)
40 to 44 Years48 (10.2%)48 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years37 (7.8%)42 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years30 (6.3%)79 (11.2%)
55 to 59 Years22 (4.6%)10 (1.4%)
60 to 64 Years49 (10.4%)34 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years23 (4.9%)26 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years10 (2.1%)21 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years7 (1.5%)12 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years6 (1.3%)10 (1.4%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (0.9%)
Total473 (100.0%)706 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Skagway

Median Family Size in Skagway

The median family size in Skagway is 3.67 persons per family, with single female/mother families (35 | 19.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9 | 5.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Skagway
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple138 (75.8%)3.54
Single Male/Father9 (5.0%)2.67
Single Female/Mother35 (19.2%)4.43
Total Families182 (100.0%)3.67

Median Household Size in Skagway

The median household size in Skagway is 2.74 persons per household, with single female/mother households (35 | 10.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.14 persons per household. non-family households (164 | 47.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.46 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Skagway
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple138 (39.9%)3.66
Single Male/Father9 (2.6%)2.67
Single Female/Mother35 (10.1%)5.14
Non-family164 (47.4%)1.46
Total Households346 (100.0%)2.74

Household Size by Marriage Status in Skagway

Out of a total of 346 households in Skagway, 182 (52.6%) are family households, while 164 (47.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 102, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 129.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Skagway
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-129 (37.3%)
2-Person Households102 (29.5%)27 (7.8%)
3-Person Households42 (12.1%)4 (1.2%)
4-Person Households28 (8.1%)4 (1.2%)
5-Person Households5 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (52.6%)164 (47.4%)

Female Fertility in Skagway

Fertility by Age in Skagway

Average fertility rate in Skagway is 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Skagway
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (60.0%)84.0
35 to 50 years12 (40.0%)75.0
Total30 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Skagway

43.3% of women with births (30) in Skagway are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 94.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Skagway
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (5.6%)17 (94.4%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)

Fertility by Education in Skagway

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Skagway
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School7 (23.3%)167.0
High School Diploma4 (13.3%)26.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (46.7%)116.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (16.7%)81.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total30 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Skagway

56.7% of women with births in Skagway are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Skagway
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
High School Diploma4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)

Income in Skagway

Income Overview in Skagway

Per Capita Income in Skagway is $46,997, while median incomes of families and households are $115,000 and $88,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,179$46,997
Median Family Income182$115,000
Mean Family Income182$119,316
Median Household Income346$88,000
Mean Household Income346$98,569
Income Deficit182$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,17933.59%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,17966.41¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1790.33

Earnings by Sex in Skagway

Average Earnings in Skagway are $44,444, $36,875 for men and $55,530 for women, a difference of 33.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Skagway
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male347 (43.2%)$36,875
Female457 (56.8%)$55,530
Total804 (100.0%)$44,444

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Skagway

The most common earnings brackets in Skagway are $100,000+ for men (54 | 15.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (122 | 26.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Skagway
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (1.1%)10 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (2.0%)7 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (1.1%)12 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (4.6%)5 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (1.7%)12 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (0.9%)22 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49940 (11.5%)17 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99912 (3.5%)13 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49924 (6.9%)5 (1.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (1.1%)23 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (0.9%)12 (2.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99949 (14.1%)35 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (2.6%)19 (4.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99915 (4.3%)16 (3.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99911 (3.2%)2 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99913 (3.7%)6 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (5.2%)122 (26.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (2.9%)24 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (13.0%)51 (11.2%)
$100,000+54 (15.6%)44 (9.6%)
Total347 (100.0%)457 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Skagway

Average earnings in Skagway are $43,750 for men and $56,695 for women, a difference of 22.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,831. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $110,268, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $30,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Skagway
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,831$56,835
College or Associate's Degree$57,500$30,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$51,250$110,268
Total$43,750$56,695

Family Income in Skagway

Family Income Brackets in Skagway

According to the Skagway family income data, there are 55 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Skagway
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99942.2%
$15,000 to $24,99921.1%
$25,000 to $34,99921.1%
$35,000 to $49,99973.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992513.7%
$75,000 to $99,9994323.6%
$100,000 to $149,9995530.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993016.5%
$200,000+147.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Skagway

4-person families (25 | 13.7%) account for the highest median family income in Skagway with $137,917 per family, while 2-person families (107 | 58.8%) have the highest median income of $57,656 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Skagway
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families107 (58.8%)$115,313
3-Person Families44 (24.2%)$96,429
4-Person Families25 (13.7%)$137,917
5-Person Families3 (1.7%)$0
6-Person Families2 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (0.5%)$0
Total182 (100.0%)$115,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Skagway

The median family income in Skagway is $115,000, with families comprising 2 earners (99) having the highest median family income of $132,750, while families with no earners (17) have the lowest median family income of $77,917, accounting for 54.4% and 9.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Skagway
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17 (9.3%)$77,917
1 Earner55 (30.2%)$81,250
2 Earners99 (54.4%)$132,750
3+ Earners11 (6.0%)$120,417
Total182 (100.0%)$115,000

Household Income in Skagway

Household Income Brackets in Skagway

With 85 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Skagway, accounting for 24.6% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (1.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Skagway
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00051.4%
$10,000 to $14,99961.7%
$15,000 to $24,99951.4%
$25,000 to $34,999226.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993510.1%
$50,000 to $74,9995616.2%
$75,000 to $99,9997922.8%
$100,000 to $149,9998524.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993510.1%
$200,000+185.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Skagway

The median household income in Skagway is $88,000, with the highest median household income of $92,083 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 107 households (30.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 22 households (6.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Skagway
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years22 (6.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years107 (30.9%)$92,083
45 to 64 Years135 (39.0%)$91,875
65+ Years82 (23.7%)$75,000
Total346 (100.0%)$88,000

Poverty in Skagway

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Skagway

With 5.1% poverty level for males and 8.1% for females among the residents of Skagway, 25 to 34 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (14.3%) and 19 females (26.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Skagway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (23.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (11.3%)19 (26.0%)
25 to 34 Years13 (14.3%)21 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years1 (1.5%)3 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
55 to 64 Years4 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (5.1%)57 (8.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Skagway

According to the poverty statistics in Skagway, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Skagway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (100.0%)36 (76.6%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
15 Years6 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years47 (88.7%)54 (74.0%)
25 to 34 Years78 (85.7%)139 (86.9%)
35 to 44 Years67 (98.5%)116 (97.5%)
45 to 54 Years67 (100.0%)119 (98.4%)
55 to 64 Years67 (94.4%)44 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years33 (100.0%)46 (97.9%)
75 Years and over13 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total449 (94.9%)649 (91.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Skagway

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Skagway
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Skagway

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Skagway
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (26.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (17.1%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Skagway
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (24.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)6 (13.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Skagway

Employment by Class of Employer in Skagway

Among the 724 employed individuals in Skagway, private company employees (379 | 52.3%), local government employees (133 | 18.4%), and federal government employees (66 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Skagway
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees37952.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)60.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)618.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations192.6%
Local Government Employees13318.4%
State Government Employees547.5%
Federal Government Employees669.1%
Unpaid Family Workers60.8%
Total724100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Skagway

According to the labor force statistics for Skagway, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,002), 82.5% or 827 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.4% or 94 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.8% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Skagway
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years30 (61.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years76 (83.5%)8 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years122 (84.7%)4 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years107 (100.0%)8 (7.5%)
35 to 44 Years175 (93.6%)9 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years179 (95.2%)48 (26.8%)
55 to 59 Years29 (90.6%)2 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years55 (66.3%)3 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years45 (56.3%)11 (24.4%)
75 Years and over9 (22.0%)1 (11.1%)
Total827 (82.5%)94 (11.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Skagway

According to labor force statistics for Skagway, 90.0% of individuals (667) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (741) are in the labor force, with 11.1% or 74 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 92.4% or 257 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 26.7% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Skagway
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma257 (92.4%)6 (2.3%)
College / Associate Degree221 (89.8%)66 (26.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher180 (90.0%)10 (5.0%)
Total667 (90.0%)82 (11.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Skagway

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Skagway are Management (126 | 17.2%), Community & Social Service (31 | 4.2%), Business & Financial (21 | 2.9%), Education Instruction & Library (20 | 2.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (8 | 1.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Skagway

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Skagway, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (50.0%), Management (48.4%), and Business & Financial (38.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Skagway
OccupationMaleFemale
Management61 (48.4%)65 (51.6%)
Business & Financial8 (38.1%)13 (61.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 7 (22.6%)24 (77.4%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (15.0%)17 (85.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (28.6%)5 (71.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)76 (40.2%)113 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)322 (43.9%)411 (56.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Skagway are Food Preparation & Serving (69 | 9.4%), Security & Protection (51 | 7.0%), Law Enforcement (48 | 6.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (38 | 5.2%), and Personal Care & Service (30 | 4.1%).
Services Occupations in Skagway

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Skagway, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (81.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (60.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (97.9%), Security & Protection (96.1%), and Healthcare Support (83.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Skagway
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Security & Protection2 (3.9%)49 (96.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Law Enforcement1 (2.1%)47 (97.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving42 (60.9%)27 (39.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31 (81.6%)7 (18.4%)
Personal Care & Service10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Total (Category)86 (44.3%)108 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)322 (43.9%)411 (56.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Skagway are Office & Administration (110 | 15.0%), and Sales & Related (84 | 11.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Skagway

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Skagway
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related23 (27.4%)61 (72.6%)
Office & Administration16 (14.5%)94 (85.5%)
Total (Category)39 (20.1%)155 (79.9%)
Total (Overall)322 (43.9%)411 (56.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Skagway are Construction & Extraction (45 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Skagway

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Skagway
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction43 (95.6%)2 (4.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (93.3%)4 (6.7%)
Total (Overall)322 (43.9%)411 (56.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Skagway are Production (50 | 6.8%), Transportation (26 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (20 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Skagway

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Skagway
OccupationMaleFemale
Production33 (66.0%)17 (34.0%)
Transportation19 (73.1%)7 (26.9%)
Material Moving13 (65.0%)7 (35.0%)
Total (Category)65 (67.7%)31 (32.3%)
Total (Overall)322 (43.9%)411 (56.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Skagway

Employment Industries in Skagway

The major employment industries in Skagway include Public Administration (140 | 19.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (106 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (89 | 12.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (77 | 10.5%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (76 | 10.4%).
Employment Industries in Skagway

Employment Industries by Sex in Skagway

The Skagway industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (80.0%), and Administrative & Support (77.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Public Administration (90.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Skagway
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Manufacturing39 (66.1%)20 (33.9%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Retail Trade32 (36.0%)57 (64.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing67 (63.2%)39 (36.8%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (19.2%)21 (80.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
Educational Services7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation51 (67.1%)25 (32.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services41 (53.2%)36 (46.8%)
Public Administration14 (10.0%)126 (90.0%)
Total322 (43.9%)411 (56.1%)

Education in Skagway

School Enrollment in Skagway

The most common levels of schooling among the 208 students in Skagway are college / undergraduate (69 | 33.2%), high school (50 | 24.0%), and elementary school (34 | 16.4%).
School Enrollment in Skagway
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool146.7%
Kindergarten94.3%
Elementary School3416.4%
Middle School3215.4%
High School5024.0%
College / Undergraduate6933.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total208100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Skagway

Out of a total of 208 students who are enrolled in schools in Skagway, 2 (1.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 206 (99.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (9.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Skagway
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Skagway

Physical & health sciences (42 | 16.5%), business (32 | 12.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (29 | 11.4%), arts & humanities (25 | 9.8%), and education (21 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 255 individuals in Skagway who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Skagway
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics31.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2911.4%
Physical & Health Sciences4216.5%
Psychology155.9%
Social Sciences155.9%
Engineering93.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies20.8%
Science & Technology166.3%
Business3212.6%
Education218.2%
Literature & Languages155.9%
Liberal Arts & History72.8%
Visual & Performing Arts187.1%
Communications62.4%
Arts & Humanities259.8%
Total255100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Skagway

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Skagway

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Skagway are males with 1 vehicle (69, accounting for 27.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (97, making up 24.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Skagway
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle19 (7.7%)35 (12.3%)
1 Vehicle69 (27.9%)97 (34.0%)
2 Vehicles66 (26.7%)73 (25.6%)
3 Vehicles55 (22.3%)61 (21.4%)
4 Vehicles36 (14.6%)17 (6.0%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (0.8%)2 (0.7%)
Total247 (100.0%)285 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Skagway

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Skagway are less than 5 minutes (296 commuters, 42.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (269 commuters, 39.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (104 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in Skagway
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes29642.9%
5 to 9 Minutes26939.0%
10 to 14 Minutes10415.1%
15 to 19 Minutes101.5%
20 to 24 Minutes81.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes10.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes20.3%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Skagway

The most common commute times in Skagway are 5 to 9 minutes (138 commuters, 44.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (164 commuters, 42.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Skagway
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes132 (42.9%)164 (42.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes138 (44.8%)131 (34.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes30 (9.7%)74 (19.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes5 (1.6%)5 (1.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (0.6%)6 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (0.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Skagway

The most frequent times of departure to work in Skagway are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (98, 31.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (71, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Skagway
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM39 (12.7%)20 (5.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6 (1.9%)45 (11.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (1.9%)24 (6.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM32 (10.4%)8 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM98 (31.8%)35 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (6.5%)52 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM25 (8.1%)71 (18.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (4.2%)35 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (1.9%)7 (1.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM14 (4.5%)24 (6.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (4.2%)28 (7.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM12 (3.9%)11 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13 (4.2%)17 (4.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM11 (3.6%)5 (1.3%)
Total308 (100.0%)382 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Skagway

Occupancy by Ownership in Skagway

Of the total 346 dwellings in Skagway, owner-occupied units account for 211 (61.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 135 (39.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Skagway
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21161.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13539.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units346100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Skagway

Occupancy by Household Size in Skagway
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12937.3%
2-Person Household12937.3%
3-Person Household4613.3%
4+ Person Household4212.1%
Total Housing Units346100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Skagway

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Skagway
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household58 (45.0%)71 (55.0%)
2-Person Household100 (77.5%)29 (22.5%)
3-Person Household26 (56.5%)20 (43.5%)
4+ Person Household27 (64.3%)15 (35.7%)
Total Housing Units211 (61.0%)135 (39.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Skagway

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Skagway
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
High School Diploma54 (71.1%)22 (28.9%)
College/Associate Degree78 (53.4%)68 (46.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher76 (63.9%)43 (36.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Skagway

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Skagway
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5215.0%
35 to 44 Years7722.3%
45 to 54 Years8223.7%
55 to 64 Years5315.3%
65 to 74 Years5215.0%
75 to 84 Years246.9%
85 Years and Over61.7%
Total346100.0%

Housing Finances in Skagway

Median Income by Occupancy in Skagway

Median Income by Occupancy in Skagway
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied211 (61.0%)$107,625
Renter-Occupied135 (39.0%)$76,250
Average346 (100.0%)$88,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Skagway

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Skagway
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (0.9%)4 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991 (0.5%)3 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (2.8%)16 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (8.1%)18 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (15.6%)23 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (18.0%)41 (30.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99962 (29.4%)23 (17.0%)
$150,000 or more47 (22.3%)6 (4.4%)
Total211 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Skagway

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Skagway
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005 (2.4%)2 (1.5%)
$300 to $49934 (16.1%)8 (5.9%)
$500 to $79934 (16.1%)20 (14.8%)
$800 to $99913 (6.2%)21 (15.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49921 (10.0%)28 (20.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99927 (12.8%)23 (17.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49931 (14.7%)2 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99927 (12.8%)2 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more19 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Skagway

Housing Structures in Skagway

Housing Structures in Skagway
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22565.0%
Single Unit, Attached41.2%
2 Unit Apartments4212.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments349.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments123.5%
10 or more Apartments20.6%
Mobile Home / Other277.8%
Total346100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Skagway

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Skagway
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached171 (76.0%)54 (24.0%)
Single Unit, Attached4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments16 (38.1%)26 (61.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (5.9%)32 (94.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (66.7%)9 (33.3%)
Total211 (61.0%)135 (39.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Skagway

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Skagway
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room5 (2.4%)20 (14.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms25 (11.8%)40 (29.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms69 (32.7%)45 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms66 (31.3%)22 (16.3%)
8 or more Rooms46 (21.8%)8 (5.9%)
Total211 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Skagway

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Skagway
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity5 (2.4%)7 (5.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene182 (86.3%)119 (88.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels24 (11.4%)7 (5.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
Total211 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Skagway

Household Vehicle Usage in Skagway
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (0.5%)25 (18.5%)
1 Vehicle53 (25.1%)79 (58.5%)
2 Vehicles78 (37.0%)25 (18.5%)
3 or more Vehicles79 (37.4%)6 (4.4%)
Total211 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Skagway

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Skagway

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units93118
Median Property Value$406,000$431,900
Median Household Income$79,531$31
Monthly Housing Costs$544$19
Real Estate Taxes$1,554$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Skagway

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Skagway
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9998 (8.6%)1 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,99921 (22.6%)19 (16.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (43.0%)71 (60.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99922 (23.7%)23 (19.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more1 (1.1%)2 (1.7%)
Total93 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Skagway

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Skagway
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (4.3%)3 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9991 (1.1%)1 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (6.5%)2 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (18.3%)7 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (24.7%)16 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (17.2%)15 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more16 (17.2%)46 (39.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Skagway

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Skagway
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x15 (16.1%)118,333 (100,282.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x10 (10.7%)16 (13.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x22 (23.7%)22 (18.6%)
4.0x or more44 (47.3%)31 (26.3%)
Total93 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Skagway

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Skagway
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013 (14.0%)1 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,49922 (23.7%)11 (9.3%)
$800 to $1,49938 (40.9%)38 (32.2%)
Total93 (100.0%)118 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Skagway

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Skagway

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Skagway
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years78 (96.3%)3 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years88 (69.3%)39 (30.7%)
26 to 34 Years195 (82.6%)41 (17.4%)
35 to 44 Years167 (89.3%)20 (10.7%)
45 to 54 Years177 (94.2%)11 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years103 (89.6%)12 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,053 (89.3%)126 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Skagway

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Skagway
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born78 (96.3%)3 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen88 (69.3%)39 (30.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Skagway

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Skagway
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0007 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99958 (80.6%)14 (19.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99988 (79.3%)23 (20.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999185 (86.5%)29 (13.6%)
$100,000 and over501 (93.5%)35 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Skagway

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Skagway
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 630 (37.0%)54 (66.7%)
6 to 18 Years20 (16.1%)109 (87.9%)
19 to 25 Years21 (16.5%)67 (52.8%)
25 to 34 Years31 (13.1%)171 (72.5%)
35 to 44 Years37 (19.8%)131 (70.1%)
45 to 54 Years17 (9.0%)168 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years4 (3.5%)102 (88.7%)
65 to 74 Years66 (82.5%)63 (78.7%)
75 Years and over41 (100.0%)26 (63.4%)
Total267 (22.7%)891 (75.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Skagway

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Skagway
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.4%)
5 to 17 Years7 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (4.2%)18 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years20 (9.7%)26 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years21 (63.6%)2 (4.3%)
75 Years and over8 (61.5%)19 (67.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Skagway

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Skagway: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.4%)
5 to 17 Years2 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.7%)2 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years16 (7.8%)9 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (42.4%)2 (4.3%)
75 Years and over7 (53.8%)7 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Skagway: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.4%)
5 to 17 Years3 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.5%)6 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.1%)1 (2.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Skagway: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (3.5%)9 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.9%)11 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (21.2%)2 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1 (7.7%)1 (3.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Skagway: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.4%)13 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years6 (18.2%)2 (4.3%)
75 Years and over3 (23.1%)13 (46.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Skagway: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.5%)7 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (3.6%)

Technology Access in Skagway

Computing Device Access in Skagway

Computing Device Access in Skagway
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop27178.3%
Smartphone31490.7%
Tablet18453.2%
No Computing Device164.6%
Total346100.0%

Internet Access in Skagway

Internet Access in Skagway
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home25072.3%
Cellular Data Only3811.0%
Satellite Internet61.7%
No Internet4011.6%
Total346100.0%

Skagway Summary

Skagway, Alaska is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, near the border of Canada. It is the northernmost port of the Inside Passage, a popular tourist destination for cruise ships and other vessels. The town has a population of about 1,000 people and is the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

History

Skagway was founded in 1897 during the Klondike Gold Rush. It was originally a trading post for prospectors heading to the gold fields of the Yukon. The town quickly grew to become the largest port in Alaska, with a population of over 20,000 people. It was a major hub for the gold rush, with many businesses and services catering to the miners.
The town was also a major center for organized crime, with the infamous Soapy Smith and his gang controlling much of the town. The town was eventually taken over by the US Army in 1898, and the crime rate dropped significantly.
In the early 1900s, the town began to decline as the gold rush ended and the population decreased. The town was eventually incorporated in 1907 and has remained a small town ever since.

Geography

Skagway is located in the southeastern corner of Alaska, near the border of Canada. It is situated on the Taiya Inlet, a deep fjord that is part of the Inside Passage. The town is surrounded by mountains and is located at the northern end of the Lynn Canal, the longest fjord in North America.
The climate in Skagway is mild and wet, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. The town receives an average of over 100 inches of precipitation each year, making it one of the wettest places in Alaska.

Economy

Skagway’s economy is largely based on tourism. The town is a popular destination for cruise ships and other vessels, and is the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The town also has a number of shops and restaurants catering to tourists.
The town also has a small fishing industry, with several commercial fishing boats operating out of the harbor. The town also has a small timber industry, with several sawmills located in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Skagway had a population of 968 people. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in Skagway was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,000. About 10.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Skagway is a small town with a rich history and a unique culture. It is a popular tourist destination and is the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. The town has a mild climate and a diverse economy, with tourism, fishing, and timber being the main industries. The town has a population of about 1,000 people, with a median income of $45,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Skagway?
Total Population of Skagway is 1,179.
What is the Total Male Population of Skagway?
Total Male Population of Skagway is 473.
What is the Total Female Population of Skagway?
Total Female Population of Skagway is 706.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Skagway?
There are 67.00 Males per 100 Females in Skagway.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Skagway?
There are 149.26 Females per 100 Males in Skagway.
What is the Median Population Age in Skagway?
Median Population Age in Skagway is 35.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Skagway
Average Family Size in Skagway is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Skagway
Average Household Size in Skagway is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Skagway?
Per Capita income in Skagway is $46,997.
What is the Median Family Income in Skagway?
Median Family Income in Skagway is $115,000.
What is the Median Household income in Skagway?
Median Household Income in Skagway is $88,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Skagway?
Income or Wage Gap in Skagway is 33.6%.
Women in Skagway earn 66.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Skagway?
Inequality or Gini Index in Skagway is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Skagway?
There are 827 People in the Labor Forcein in Skagway.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Skagway?
82.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Skagway.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Skagway?
Unemployment Rate in Skagway is 11.4%.