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Ketchikan, AK


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Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska, in Prince Of Wales Outer Ketchikan county, is 620 miles NW of Bellingham, Washington (center to center) and 689 miles NW of Seattle, Washington. The city contains a population of approximately 7,922.

The People and Families of Ketchikan

In Ketchikan, about 47% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Ketchikan.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ketchikan had a median family income of $52,529. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Ketchikan. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Ketchikan favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,900. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Ketchikan Housing

Ketchikan has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Alaska, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Ketchikan, 75% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In Ketchikan, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Ketchikan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKetchikan Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ketchikan Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ketchikan Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ketchikan Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ketchikan Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Ketchikan Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ketchikan College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ketchikan Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Ketchikan, AK

Comparing Ketchikan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population102
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women810
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population58
Senior Citizens210
Female Share of the Population19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size41
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better68
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times104
Walking and Biking to Work108
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home85

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built51
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime21

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