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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Haines

Alaska · 1,811 residents · 13.253 sq mi
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Haines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,926. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 1990. Median home value is $130,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,811
+52%since 1990
from 1,195 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
137 / sq mi
+52%since 1990
from 90 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.2
+12%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Haines
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,926
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,542 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,505
+34%since 1990
from $16,790 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $496 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(982)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(29)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score40.8%(488)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,431)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.7%(12)
Diversity Score7.1%(129)
Diversity Score
7
−83%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
−50%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haines, Alaska?

Haines, Alaska has about 1,811 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Haines, Alaska?

The typical household in Haines, Alaska earns about $39,926 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 $130,500, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Haines, Alaska?

About 20.0% 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 7.9% 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 616 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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