Sitka City and Borough, AK — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Labor Force
4,944
Employed
4,258
Mean Commute
11 min
Work from Home
7.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone61.5%
Carpool10.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk14.9%
Bike2.6%
Work from Home7.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector72.6%
Government29.1%
Self-Employed7.5%
Sitka City and Borough, AK has an unemployment rate of 7.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,944 people. The average commute time is 11 minutes. 7.9% of workers work from home. 72.6% of workers are in the private sector.