Thorne Bay is a city located in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska. Thorne Bay has a 2024 population of 468. Thorne Bay is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 475 in 2020.
The average household income in Thorne Bay is $72,528 with a poverty rate of 7.61%. The median age in Thorne Bay is 53.4 years: 54.6 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Thorne Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 441 | 91.49% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 6.64% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.87% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 227 | 2.12 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 138 | 2.67 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 69 | 1.14 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Male | 14 | 1.14 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 6 | 3.17 | 0 | 100 |
2.44
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 30.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 3.56% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 21.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 112 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 295 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,768 | $0 | $65,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,000 | $52,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,568 | $41,477 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $13,684 | $0 | $15,000 |
$40,568
Average Earnings
$41,477
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.14% of Thorne Bay residents speak only English, while 6.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 31 | 7.42% |
| Multiple | 32 | 5 | 15.63% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 5 | 15.63% |
7.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.65%
Male Poverty Rate
3.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Thorne Bay is Multiple, with 15.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Thorne Bay is White, with 7.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.05% |
| Some College | 3.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 4.63% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,333 | $85,611 |
| Households | $63,365 | $72,528 |
| Married Families | $92,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,563 | $41,262 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
75.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 8.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
29.05%
Born in Thorne Bay
98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.13% of Thorne Bay residents were born in the United States, with 29.05% having been born in Alaska. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 459 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 461 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 463 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2026 | 464 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 466 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 468 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 470 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 468 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2021 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 475 | 8 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 467 | -13 | -2.71% |
| 2018 | 480 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 488 | -8 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 496 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 495 | 4 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 491 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 490 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 489 | 2 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 487 | 13 | 2.74% |
| 2010 | 474 | 0 | 0% |