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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

Alaska · 5,559 residents · 5,267.817 sq mi
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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,728. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $152,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,559
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5,572 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Median age
39.9
+5%since 2009
from 37.9 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K200920202024Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
20246K
200920202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.5%(416)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.5%(362)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.5%(416)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.3%(348)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.5%(303)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3410.9%(606)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.7%(705)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.3%(959)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.9%(885)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.2%(400)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.4%(134)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.4%(25)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,728
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $45,889 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,193
+1%since 2009
from $23,915 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $144,000 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $668 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.8%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+6%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(2,863)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(159)
Asian0.7%(38)
Other45.1%(2,512)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(2,756)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(127)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other46.5%(2,585)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(82)
Spaniard0.7%(36)
Ancestry
German16.4%(901)
Irish10.2%(560)
English5.9%(326)
Italian4.1%(224)
Scottish2.7%(146)
Swedish2.5%(140)
Norwegian2.4%(133)
Dutch2.3%(129)
French1.5%(84)
American1.3%(74)
Danish1.2%(66)
Welsh0.9%(49)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.9%(47)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(44)
Russian0.6%(35)
Greek0.6%(32)
Canadian0.4%(23)
Austrian0.4%(21)
Portuguese0.2%(12)
Ukrainian0.2%(10)
Croatian0.1%(7)
Czech0.1%(7)
Finnish0.1%(6)
Australian0.1%(5)
Lithuanian0.1%(5)
Hungarian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.1%(902)
Married44.9%(1,188)
Widowed5.2%(138)
Divorced15.8%(419)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(613)
Married52.6%(1,106)
Widowed9.2%(194)
Divorced8.9%(188)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska has about 5,559 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska earns about $45,728 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $152,100, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

About 14.0% of people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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