Juneau City and Borough, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Alaska
The population of Juneau City and Borough, Alaska is 31,969 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $100,513, the median home value is $432,500, and the median age is 39.8.
The population of Juneau City and Borough has grown 0.6% since 2010 (31,387 → 31,572), a +0.04% annualized rate.
31,969
Population
+0.04%
Annual growth
12
People / sq mi
$100,513
Median Income
$432,500
Median Home Value
Juneau City and Borough covers 2,703 sq mi of land at 11.8 people per square mile.
About Juneau City and Borough, AK
Among US counties, Juneau City and Borough stands out first on household income: a median of $100,513, above the US median of $78,538. Juneau City and Borough is a county in Alaska with a population of 31,969. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Alaska in the country, at #5 by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $100,513, above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $432,500, with typical rent around $1,462.
Juneau City and Borough is among the best-educated US counties: 40.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 12.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Juneau City and Borough firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Juneau City and Borough Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Juneau City and Borough had a population of 31,387 in 2010 and 31,572 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,644 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.
31,572
Population (2024)
31,387
Population (2010)
32,644
Peak (2015)
0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 31,387 |
| 2011 | 32,165 |
| 2012 | 32,391 |
| 2013 | 32,605 |
| 2014 | 32,501 |
| 2015 | 32,644 |
| 2016 | 32,456 |
| 2017 | 32,106 |
| 2018 | 32,044 |
| 2019 | 32,038 |
| 2020 | 32,203 |
| 2021 | 31,972 |
| 2022 | 31,742 |
| 2023 | 31,483 |
| 2024 | 31,572 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
39.8
Median Age
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Male
15.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 15.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $100,513+$11,177 vs state |
| Mean household income | $122,575 |
| Per-capita income | $51,146 |
| Poverty rate | 4.9%-1.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Juneau City and Borough is professional & business services, accounting for 22.8% of workers.
How residents commute
2.4%
Drive alone
6.3%
Carpool
64.9%
Public transit
12.4%
Work from home
15.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$432,500+$99,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,462
Median rent
64.4%
Homeownership rate
14,170
Total housing units
92.7%
Occupied
7.3%
Vacant
35.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.0%
With health insurance
97.2%
With broadband internet
50.6%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
11.6%
With a disability
89.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.7%
High School+
40.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska has a population of 31,969 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 12 people per square mile.
The population of Juneau City and Borough has grown 0.6% since 2010 (31,387 → 31,572), a +0.04% annualized rate.
The median household income in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska is $100,513, with mean (average) household income of $122,575 and per-capita income of $51,146. 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Juneau City and Borough, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.5%), Hispanic or Latino (18.9%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska is 39.8 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.
The median home value in Juneau City and Borough is $432,500 and median monthly rent is $1,462. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,170 total housing units, 7.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Juneau City and Borough, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.