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Haines

Alaska · 1,757 residents · 13.253 sq mi
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Haines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,700. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,757
−3%since 2000
from 1,811 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+25%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Haines
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,719
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,926 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,647
+81%since 2000
from $22,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−8%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,431)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(1,234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(52)
Asian6.4%(112)
Other20.4%(359)
Diversity Score57.5%(1,010)
Diversity Score
58
+706%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haines, Alaska?

Haines, Alaska has about 1,757 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haines, Alaska?

The typical household in Haines, Alaska earns about $86,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haines, Alaska expensive?

In Haines, Alaska, the median home is worth about $282,700, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Haines, Alaska?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Haines, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haines, Alaska?

About 5.2% of people in Haines, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haines, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Haines, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 562 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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