Metlakatla is a CDP located in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska. Metlakatla has a 2024 population of 1,442. Metlakatla is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -8.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,582 in 2020.
The average household income in Metlakatla is $86,483 with a poverty rate of 14.66%. The median age in Metlakatla is 38.6 years: 39.3 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Metlakatla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,232 | 85.73% |
| White | 108 | 7.52% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 4.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 1.18% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 443 | 3.23 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 256 | 3.64 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Non Family | 89 | 1.56 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Female | 50 | 3.84 | 92 | 8 |
| Male | 48 | 3.5 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 6.96% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 12.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 4.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 36.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 320 | 33.23% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 801 | 730 | 60 |
| White | 101 | 101 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 5 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,958 | $0 | $61,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,313 | $0 | $81,094 |
| High School Graduate | $28,472 | $23,182 | $34,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,688 | $35,972 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,880 | $36,685 | $45,667 |
| Some College | $43,875 | $45,000 | $43,125 |
$40,880
Average Earnings
$36,685
Average Male
$45,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.28% of Metlakatla residents speak only English, while 3.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,215 | 189 | 15.56% |
| White | 107 | 14 | 13.08% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
14.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Metlakatla is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Metlakatla is White, with 13.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.68% |
| Some College | 6.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 9.46% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,556 | $96,198 |
| Households | $78,750 | $86,483 |
| Married Families | $110,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,896 | $43,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
85
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 47 | 5.2% |
| White | 33 | 30.56% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 12.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
12%
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
82.39%
Born in Metlakatla
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
98.61% of Metlakatla residents were born in the United States, with 82.39% having been born in Alaska. 0.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,442 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,440 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,437 | -8 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 1,445 | -137 | -8.66% |
| 2020 | 1,582 | -72 | -4.35% |
| 2019 | 1,654 | 19 | 1.16% |
| 2018 | 1,635 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 1,639 | 19 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 1,620 | -41 | -2.47% |
| 2015 | 1,661 | 93 | 5.93% |
| 2014 | 1,568 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 1,567 | 9 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 1,558 | 143 | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 1,415 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2010 | 1,405 | 0 | 0% |