Sitka, AK Demographics

A map of Sitka's Population by Race

Sitka, Alaska had a population of 8,458 in 2020. It was 59.7% White, 0.4% Black, 6.8% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic, 15.1% Native American/Other, and 12.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sitka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Sitka is the 12th 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).

Sitka's White Population

5,050 residents of Sitka identify as White, or 59.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Sitka roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Sitka is ranked #150 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sitka is more White than neighboring Angoon (6.4% White), and Hoonah (32.2% White). Sitka is less White than neighboring Tenakee Springs (85.3% White), Whitestone Logging Camp (100% White), and Game Creek (65.2% White).

Sitka's Black Population

37 residents of Sitka identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sitka roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Sitka is ranked #103 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sitka is more Black than neighboring Angoon (0% Black), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Black), Game Creek (0% Black), and Hoonah (0.1% Black). Sitka is less Black than neighboring Tenakee Springs (1.7% Black).

Sitka's Asian Population

573 residents of Sitka identify as Asian, or 6.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sitka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Sitka is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sitka is more Asian than neighboring Tenakee Springs (0% Asian), Angoon (1.7% Asian), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Asian), Game Creek (0% Asian), and Hoonah (0.3% Asian).

Sitka's Hispanic Population

501 residents of Sitka identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sitka roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Sitka is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sitka is more Hispanic than neighboring Tenakee Springs (2.6% Hispanic), and Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Hispanic). Sitka is less Hispanic than neighboring Angoon (7% Hispanic), Game Creek (21.7% Hispanic), and Hoonah (6.6% Hispanic).

Sitka's Native American/Other Population

1,273 residents of Sitka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 15.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sitka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Sitka is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sitka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tenakee Springs (5.2% Native American/Other), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Native American/Other), and Game Creek (0% Native American/Other). Sitka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Angoon (76.5% Native American/Other), and Hoonah (47.7% Native American/Other).

Sitka's Multiracial Population

1,024 residents of Sitka identify as Multiracial, or 12.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sitka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Sitka is ranked #54 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sitka is more Multiracial than neighboring Tenakee Springs (5.2% Multiracial), Angoon (8.4% Multiracial), and Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Multiracial). Sitka is less Multiracial than neighboring Game Creek (13% Multiracial), and Hoonah (13.1% Multiracial).

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