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Haines

Alaska · 2,080 residents · 2,343.605 sq mi
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Haines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,014. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,900. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,080
−13%since 2000
from 2,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+19%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Haines
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,014
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,772 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,069
+36%since 2000
from $22,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+35%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.5%(154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,577)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(67)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other20.9%(435)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,012)
Diversity Score
49
+654%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.5 min
−10%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haines, Alaska?

Haines, Alaska has about 2,080 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haines, Alaska?

The typical household in Haines, Alaska earns about $65,014 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 $263,900, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Haines, Alaska?

About 27.7% 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 12.6% 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 37 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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