Categories in Sitka, Alaska
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sitka, Alaska
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 303 | 31 years |
| Travel and transportation | 138 | 56 years |
| Public administration | 90 | 47 years |
| Other accommodation | 69 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 67 | 32 years |
| Restaurants | 56 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 50 | 32 years |
| Sports and recreation | 50 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 47 | 34 years |
| Boats | 34 | 39 years |
| Religion | 33 | 64 years |
| Shopping other | 31 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 29 | 43 years |
| Tour operators | 28 | 25 years |
Sitka, Alaska Facts
| Area | 442.4 mi² |
| Population | 9,130 |
| Male Population | 4,598 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 4,532 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +90.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.8% |
| Median Age | 40.8 years (Male: 40.8, Female: 40.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $57,054 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 907 |
| Neighborhoods | Sitka, Douglas, SMC Plaza, Japonski Island |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 57.05315, -135.33088 |
| Zip Codes | 99835 |
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Sitka, Alaska Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 7,154 | 8,884 | 8,816 | 9,130 | 10,153 | 11,323 |
| Population Density | 10.8 / mi² | 16.2 / mi² | 20.1 / mi² | 19.9 / mi² | 20.6 / mi² | 22.9 / mi² | 25.6 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSitka, Alaska Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka, Alaska | +90.7% | +27.6% | +2.8% |
| Alaska | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sitka, Alaska Median Age
Median Age: 40.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka, Alaska | 40.8 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Alaska | 34 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sitka, Alaska Population Density
Population Density: 20.6 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka, Alaska | 9,130 | 442.4 sq mi | 20.6 / mi² |
| Alaska | 600,952 | 665,383.6 sq mi | 0.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sitka, Alaska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Sitka, Alaska
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sitka, Alaska
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sitka, Alaska
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Sitka, Alaska Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $31,243 | $32,012 | $42,158 | $62,670 | $58,280 | $52,200 | $53,679 | $57,054 |
| Total GDP | $251.6M | $277.7M | $369M | $554.6M | $517.3M | $465.4M | $486.4M | $540M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Sitka, Alaska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka, Alaska | 101,831 tn | 11.15 tn | 230.2 tons/mi² |
| Alaska | 9,533,511 tn | 15.86 tn | 14.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Sitka, Alaska CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 101,831 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 230.2 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4.8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15/17 | 9:07 AM | 3.1 | 66.4 km | 700 m | 56km WNW of Sitka, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/16 | 3:20 AM | 3.6 | 56.1 km | 14,000 m | 54km SW of Sitka, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/14 | 9:57 AM | 3 | 92 km | 19,200 m | 113km SW of Sitka, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 9/21/14 | 4:39 AM | 3.1 | 93.6 km | 3,200 m | 93km SW of Sitka, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/13 | 3:32 PM | 3.2 | 94.2 km | 24,500 m | 94km S of Sitka, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 11/24/12 | 10:36 AM | 3.1 | 55 km | 3,200 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 11/5/11 | 8:46 PM | 4.8 | 61.8 km | 10,000 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/10 | 3:31 PM | 3.4 | 47 km | 16,600 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/07 | 5:00 PM | 3.1 | 50 km | 2,200 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/03 | 3:52 AM | 3.9 | 84.8 km | 11,000 m | Southeastern Alaska | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sitka, Alaska
The City and Borough of Sitka (Tlingit: Sheetʼká), formerly New Arkhangelsk, or New Archangel under Russian rule (Russian: Ново-Архангельск or Новоaрхангельск, t Novoarkhangelsk), is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern h..
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