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Haines

Alaska · 2,068 residents (2025 est.) · 2,343.605 sq mi
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Haines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,927. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,300. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,086
−13%since 2000
from 2,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+25%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,068 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Haines
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.4%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(102)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.1%(149)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(169)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.8%(121)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.6%(200)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419%(397)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.6%(409)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.1%(253)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(185)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,927
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,772 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,605
+93%since 2000
from $22,090 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−5%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
34.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−20%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,960)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,489)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(96)
Asian6%(125)
Other17.4%(364)
Diversity Score
57
+61%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(48)
Guatemalan1.3%(28)
Cuban0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Filipino4.3%(90)
Thai1%(20)
Sri Lankan0.7%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German15.5%(323)
English11.6%(241)
British6.8%(141)
Irish5.7%(118)
Norwegian5.6%(116)
Italian4.9%(102)
Scottish3.3%(68)
French2.7%(57)
Polish2.5%(52)
Swedish2.5%(52)
Danish2.1%(43)
Greek1.9%(40)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.6%(34)
Finnish1.4%(29)
Dutch1.3%(27)
Canadian1.2%(25)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(18)
Portuguese0.8%(17)
Welsh0.7%(15)
Somali0.6%(12)
American0.5%(11)
Slovak0.4%(9)
Arab0.3%(7)
Lebanese0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest British population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(272)
Married51.2%(444)
Widowed2%(17)
Divorced15.6%(135)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(141)
Married60%(550)
Widowed12%(110)
Divorced12.6%(115)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haines, Alaska?

Haines, Alaska has about 2,086 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 $86,927 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 $293,300, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Haines, Alaska?

About 34.1% 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 5.4% of people in Haines, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haines, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Haines, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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