Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
Ketchikan Gateway Borough: borough in Alaska, United States
About
Ketchikan Gateway Borough is a county located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,477 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,747 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ketchikan. The county was created 62 years ago in 1963.
County Snapshot
Ketchikan Gateway Borough at a glance
Ketchikan Gateway Borough currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Alaska counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
KetchikanPopulation 8,187
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Ketchikan Gateway Borough
| Population | 13,747 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| Area | 4545 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 27% |
| Land as percent of area | 73% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 55.5006,-131.4167 |
| Named for | Ketchikan |
| Altitude | 305 feet / 93 meters |
| Capital | Ketchikan |
| Establishment | September 06, 1963 |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:46:37 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.96% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Ketchikan Gateway Borough is located at 55°30'2"N 131°25'0"W (55.5005600, -131.4166700).
Ketchikan Gateway Borough map
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The largest city of Ketchikan Gateway Borough is Ketchikan with a population of 8,187. Other cities include and Saxman population 387. See all Ketchikan Gateway Borough cities & populated places.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan | 8,187 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Saxman | 387 | City in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ketchikan Gateway Borough increased by 1.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,477 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,674 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,729 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,722 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,802 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,702 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,707 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,834 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,856 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,901 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,747 | -1.12% | estimation process |
Alaska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 294,356 | The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. |
| Anchorage Municipality | 287,095 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 110,213 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,651 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 59,414 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Juneau | 31,974 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,849 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks | 30,696 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Eagle River | 24,793 | Community in Alaska, USA |
| Badger | 19,482 | Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Bethel Census Area | 18,437 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,992 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| College | 12,964 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Nome Census Area | 9,909 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
| North Slope Borough | 9,294 | Borough in Alaska, United States |