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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Haines

Alaska · 2,392 residents · 2,343.605 sq mi
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Haines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,772. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $122,900. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% 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
2,392
+13%since 1990
from 2,117 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.7
+18%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Haines
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.4%(128)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.6%(157)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.4%(201)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197%(167)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.6%(87)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.1%(241)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.1%(433)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5420.5%(491)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.9%(237)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.2%(148)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.3%(78)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1%(24)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,772
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,048 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,090
+36%since 1990
from $16,204 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
30.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,796)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0.5%(11)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(1,960)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(33)
Asian0.7%(17)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
23.8%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−41%since 1990
from 17.8 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(281)
Married56.5%(549)
Widowed1.6%(16)
Divorced13%(126)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(176)
Married60%(560)
Widowed8.4%(78)
Divorced12.8%(120)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haines, Alaska?

Haines, Alaska has about 2,392 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Haines, Alaska?

The typical household in Haines, Alaska earns about $40,772 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 $122,900, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Haines, Alaska?

About 23.8% 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 10.7% 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 275 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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