Census ACS · #932 μSA
Ketchikan Metro Area
The Ketchikan, Ak Micropolitan Statistical Area has 13,870 residents. The median household income is $89,155 and the median home value is $379,000.
13,870
Population
3
People / sq mi
$89,155
Median Income
$379,000
Median Home Value
The Ketchikan CBSA covers 4,857 sq mi of land at 2.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.6% |
Economy & Income
$89,155
Median Household Income
$46,608
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$379,000
Median Home Value
$1,388
Median Rent
67.3%
Homeownership
Education
94.9%
High School+
27.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.9%
Drive Alone
4.7%
Work From Home
14.3 min
Avg Commute
48.8%
Foreign Born
Ketchikan spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ketchikan, Ak Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 13,870 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #932 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Ketchikan metro area is $89,155, with a per capita income of $46,608.
The Ketchikan, Ak CBSA spans the state of Alaska.
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Data for the Ketchikan, Ak CBSA (28540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.