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Sitka, Alaska, in Sitka county, is 630 miles SE of Anchorage, Alaska. The town is home to some 8,835 residents.
In Sitka, about 54% of adults are married.
The people of Sitka are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Sitka had a median family income of $62,361. More so than most places, the people in Sitka generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Sitka are poor than in most places in Alaska. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,350) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sitka. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Sitka was owner-occupied.
In Sitka, 77% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Sitka let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Sitka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Sitka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Sitka colleges • Sitka travel.
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