Sitka is a city in Alaska state in USA with a population of 8569 residents.. The poverty rate of Sitka is 6.6%, which is 53% lower than national average. The typical household in Sitka earns $81708 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 29.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Sitka, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Sitka remained 5.4%, which is 15% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Sitka, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Sitka is 133, which is 33% higher than national average. Median home value in Sitka is $365800 , which is 59% higher than national average. While median income in Sitka remained $81708, which is 21% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.