Sitka County Demographics
A map of Sitka County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,050 | 59.7% |
Native American/Other | 1,273 | 15.1% |
Multiracial | 1,024 | 12.1% |
Asian | 573 | 6.8% |
Hispanic | 501 | 5.9% |
Black | 37 | 0.4% |
Sitka County, 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 County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Sitka County is the 11th most populous county of the 30 counties in Alaska.
Sitka County's White Population
5,050 residents of Sitka County identify as White, or 59.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Sitka County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 30 counties in Alaska, Sitka County is ranked #13 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sitka County is more White than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon County (47.5% White). Sitka County is less White than neighboring Juneau County (61% White), Haines County (75.8% White), Petersburg County (71.9% White), and Skagway County (85.2% White).
Sitka County's Black Population
37 residents of Sitka County identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sitka County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 30 counties in Alaska, Sitka County is ranked #20 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sitka County is more Black than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon County (0.3% Black), and Haines County (0.1% Black). Sitka County is less Black than neighboring Juneau County (1% Black), Petersburg County (1.4% Black), and Skagway County (0.5% Black).
Sitka County's Asian Population
573 residents of Sitka County identify as Asian, or 6.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sitka County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 30 counties in Alaska, Sitka County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sitka County is more Asian than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon County (0.6% Asian), Juneau County (6.5% Asian), Haines County (0.7% Asian), Petersburg County (3.4% Asian), and Skagway County (3.1% Asian).
Sitka County's Hispanic Population
501 residents of Sitka County identify as Hispanic, or 5.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sitka County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 30 counties in Alaska, Sitka County is ranked #7 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sitka County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon County (5.1% Hispanic), Haines County (3.2% Hispanic), Petersburg County (4.8% Hispanic), and Skagway County (3.3% Hispanic). Sitka County is less Hispanic than neighboring Juneau County (6.4% Hispanic).
Sitka County's Native American/Other Population
1,273 residents of Sitka County 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 County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 30 counties in Alaska, Sitka County is ranked #18 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sitka County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Juneau County (12.6% Native American/Other), Haines County (10.4% Native American/Other), Petersburg County (7.8% Native American/Other), and Skagway County (2.3% Native American/Other). Sitka County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon County (36.4% Native American/Other).
Sitka County's Multiracial Population
1,024 residents of Sitka County identify as Multiracial, or 12.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sitka County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 30 counties in Alaska, Sitka County is ranked #5 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sitka County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hoonah-Angoon County (10.1% Multiracial), Haines County (9.8% Multiracial), Petersburg County (10.7% Multiracial), and Skagway County (5.6% Multiracial). Sitka County is less Multiracial than neighboring Juneau County (12.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.