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Hoonah

Alaska · 960 residents (2025 est.) · 5.868 sq mi
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Hoonah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $329,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
862
Unchangedsince 2000
from 860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+25%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:960 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6707418138849551990201020202024Hoonah
2024862
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,321
+169%since 2000
from $16,097 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+8%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,400
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,316
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+66%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(240)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(236)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(309)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(132)
Asian7.1%(61)
Other41.2%(355)
Diversity Score84.2%(726)
Diversity Score
84
+206%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.4 min
−17%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
40.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.7%
−45.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoonah, Alaska?

Hoonah, Alaska has about 862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hoonah, Alaska?

The typical household in Hoonah, Alaska earns about $80,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoonah, Alaska expensive?

In Hoonah, Alaska, the median home is worth about $329,400, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Hoonah, Alaska?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hoonah, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoonah, Alaska?

About 16.9% of people in Hoonah, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoonah, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoonah, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 133 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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