Whale Pass is a city located in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska. Whale Pass has a 2024 population of 85. Whale Pass is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -2.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 87 in 2020.
The average household income in Whale Pass is $46,396 with a poverty rate of 34.38%. The median age in Whale Pass is 61 years: 63.8 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whale Pass was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24 | 2.67 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 15 | 1.27 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 5 | 5 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 4 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 12% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 36% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 6% |
| High School Graduate | 11 | 22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 10% |
| Some College | 4 | 8% |
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 | 50 | 39 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,909 | $0 | $26,094 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$25,909
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$26,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Whale Pass residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 17 | 28.81% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100% |
34.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.33%
Male Poverty Rate
35.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whale Pass is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whale Pass is White, with 28.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.27% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 40% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,063 | $68,756 |
| Households | $32,500 | $46,396 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,607 | $32,973 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40%
Labor Force Participation
32%
Employment Rate
20%
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
0%
Born in Whale Pass
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Whale Pass residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 84 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 84 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 84 | -1 | -1.18% |
| 2026 | 85 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 85 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 85 | -1 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 86 | 1 | 1.18% |
| 2022 | 85 | -1 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 86 | -1 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 87 | 57 | 190% |
| 2019 | 30 | -1 | -3.23% |
| 2018 | 31 | -1 | -3.13% |
| 2017 | 13 | -3 | -18.75% |
| 2017 | 32 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 16 | -23 | -58.97% |
| 2015 | 32 | -1 | -3.03% |
| 2014 | 39 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 2014 | 33 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 38 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 33 | 1 | 3.13% |
| 2012 | 38 | -13 | -25.49% |
| 2012 | 32 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 51 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 32 | 1 | 3.23% |
| 2010 | 31 | 18 | 138.46% |