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in Skagway, Alaska, United States

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24%
Higher than national average
1%
Less than Alaska average
15th
Most expensive city in Alaska

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About Skagway

The Municipality and Borough of Skagway is a first-class borough in Alaska on the Alaska Panhandle. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,240, up from 968 in 2010. The population doubles in the summer tourist season in order to deal with more than 1,000,000 visitors each year. Incorporated as a borough on June 25, 2007, it was previously a city (urban Skagway located at 59...

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Employment Score

13

Employment Rate per Month info

602

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Unemployment Score

23%

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Crime Score
Crime Rate:
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Yearly Crime Stats
Violent Crime:
4
Property Crime:
10
Total Crime:
14
Total Population:
1,075
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Violent Crime Rate:
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Yearly Violent Crime Stats
Murder:
0
Robbery:
0
Assault:
4
Total Violent Crime:
4
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Property Crime Score
Property Crime Rate:
0.01% info
Yearly Property Crime Stats
Burglary:
1
Larceny:
9
Vehicle Theft:
0
Arson:
0
Total Property Crime:
10

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