Skagway, Alaska
Skagway: city in Alaska, United States
About
Skagway is a city located in the county of Skagway Municipality in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 968 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 1,183 inhabitants.
The city was created 18 years ago in 2007.
Quick Facts about Skagway
| Population | 1,183 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Skagway Municipality |
| Postal code | 99840 |
| Phone Area Codes | 907 |
| Area | 24.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 59.4583,-135.3139 |
| Named for | Kanagoo |
| Altitude | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:21:54 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 48 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 18.17% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 33℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Skagway is located at 59°27'30"N 135°18'50"W (59.4583300, -135.3138900).
Skagway map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Skagway
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Skagway increased by 18.17% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 968 | - | census |
| 2011 | 962 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 998 | 3.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,026 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,054 | 2.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,088 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,132 | 3.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,167 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,169 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,183 | 1.18% | estimation process |
People born in Skagway (2)
People born in Skagway, including Rear Admiral of the Royal Canadian Navy Horatio Nelson Lay, Missing Canadian woman Lucy Ann Johnson, .
More notable people
Closest post offices linked to Skagway.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Skagway Post Office | Skagway (AK) | 99840 |
Distance to Other Cities
Skagway distances to largest Alaska cities