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 $84,467 with a poverty rate of 15.08%. The median age in Metlakatla is 38.5 years: 38.8 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Metlakatla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,092 | 81.61% |
| Two or more races | 158 | 11.81% |
| White | 75 | 5.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 433 | 3.07 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 190 | 3.88 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.27 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 72 | 3.42 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 59 | 3.44 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 7.46% |
| Associates Degree | 118 | 13.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 3.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 5.17% |
| High School Graduate | 310 | 35.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 288 | 33.07% |
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 | 713 | 641 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | 10 |
| White | 69 | 68 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 5 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,625 | $0 | $66,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,391 | $0 | $86,016 |
| High School Graduate | $29,625 | $0 | $32,857 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,036 | $38,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,886 | $35,982 | $47,721 |
| Some College | $42,679 | $43,393 | $39,375 |
$39,886
Average Earnings
$35,982
Average Male
$47,721
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.49% of Metlakatla residents speak only English, while 8.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,076 | 164 | 15.24% |
| Multiple | 158 | 31 | 19.62% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.68%
Male Poverty Rate
11.74%
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 Native, with 15.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.11% |
| Some College | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.58% |
| Male Employed | 9.06% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,639 | $97,978 |
| Households | $69,107 | $84,467 |
| Married Families | $128,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,000 | $43,023 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
87
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 42 | 5.14% |
| White | 28 | 37.33% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 18.68% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 26.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
84.3%
Born in Metlakatla
98.95%
Native Born
1.05%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
98.95% of Metlakatla residents were born in the United States, with 84.3% having been born in Alaska. 0.45% 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% |