What Are People From Juneau Called?

North America, United States

The demonym for people from Juneau is:

Juneauite

Pronunciation:

/ˈdʒuːnoʊaɪt/

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Queen Elizabeth (ship, 2010) in Juneau, Alaska 2024-08-15 (cropped)
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About Juneau

Juneau is the capital of Alaska and sits on the mainland of the Alaska Panhandle, wedged between steep mountains and the waters of the Gastineau Channel. Gold prospector Joe Juneau, who founded the settlement with Richard Harris in 1880 after finding gold nearby, gave the city its name. The capital moved to Juneau in 1906 and has remained the seat of state government ever since. Juneau is the only U.S. state capital that cannot be reached by road, so residents and visitors arrive by air or by sea, with the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system and regional flights connecting the city. Glaciers such as the Mendenhall Glacier, along with whale watching and cruise tourism, make the city a key hub for Alaska's visitor industry, while government remains its largest employer. Juneauites often describe a city where wilderness begins at the edge of town.

Quick Facts about Juneau
Population:
32,255 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology of the Juneau Demonym

Named after Joe Juneau, a gold prospector who co-founded the city in 1880.

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