Ketchikan city, Alaska
Official LSAD Designation: Ketchikan city • Census GEOID: 0238970
• Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan city is an incorporated city in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. According to official records from the Census (2025), Ketchikan city had an estimated population of 7,939 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Ketchikan city (GEOID 0238970).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of Ketchikan
Municipal
Official Title:
Mayor
Address:
334 FRONT ST, KETCHIKAN AK 99901-6431
Borough Of Ketchikan Gateway
County
Official Title:
Finance
Address:
1900 FIRST AVE, #118, KETCHIKAN AK 99901
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,939 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $85,275 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $352,400 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 3.83 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).