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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.
In Ketchikan, about 47% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Ketchikan.
Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.
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 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 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.
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.
Ketchikan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Ketchikan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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