Hoonah is a city located in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Alaska. Hoonah has a 2024 population of 946. Hoonah is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 954 in 2020.
The average household income in Hoonah is $99,260 with a poverty rate of 13.2%. The median age in Hoonah is 46.5 years: 41.8 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hoonah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 354 | 39.6% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 28.19% |
| Native American | 230 | 25.73% |
| Asian | 36 | 4.03% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 2.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 284 | 2.66 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 119 | 3.41 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.35 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Female | 38 | 3.55 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 19 | 3.63 | 10.5 | 89.5 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 3.53% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 9.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 13.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 288 | 40.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 187 | 26.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 266 | 86 |
| Native American | 201 | 189 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 152 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 73 | 17 |
| Asian | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,896 | $58,542 | $91,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $35,357 | $23,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,853 | $42,102 | $41,071 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $46,375 | $44,375 |
$41,853
Average Earnings
$42,102
Average Male
$41,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.86% of Hoonah residents speak only English, while 20.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 11.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 252 | 42 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 34 | 31.48% |
| Native | 230 | 33 | 14.35% |
| White | 338 | 25 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 36 | 15 | 41.67% |
13.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.41%
Male Poverty Rate
11.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hoonah is Asian, with 41.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hoonah is White, with 7.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.1% |
| Some College | 15.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.41% |
| Male Employed | 12.67% |
| Female Employed | 3.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,167 | $122,272 |
| Households | $81,406 | $99,260 |
| Married Families | $133,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,167 | $57,142 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 14.29% |
| Native American | 27 | 12.27% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
17.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.13%
Born in Hoonah
92.95%
Native Born
7.05%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
3.91%
Naturalized
92.95% of Hoonah residents were born in the United States, with 53.13% having been born in Alaska. 3.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 936 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 938 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 940 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 942 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 944 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 946 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 948 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 950 | -22 | -2.26% |
| 2021 | 972 | 18 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 954 | 161 | 20.3% |
| 2019 | 793 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 791 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 789 | 11 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 778 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 779 | 16 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 763 | -4 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 767 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 766 | 12 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 754 | -7 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 761 | 0 | 0% |