Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska's estimated 2024 population is 5,742 with a growth rate of 0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska is the 16th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 6,211 and has seen a growth of -7.55% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,972 | 46 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 5,926 | 46 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 5,880 | 46 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 5,834 | 46 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 5,788 | 46 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 5,742 | 46 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 5,696 | 46 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 5,650 | -70 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 5,720 | -21 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 5,741 | -470 | -7.57% |
| 2019 | 6,211 | -161 | -2.53% |
| 2018 | 6,372 | -69 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 6,441 | -80 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 6,521 | 13 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 6,508 | 47 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 6,461 | 18 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 6,443 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 6,421 | 46 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 6,375 | 164 | 2.64% |
| 2010 | 6,211 | 0 | 0% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,547 | 44.45% |
| Native American | 2,141 | 37.36% |
| Two or more races | 854 | 14.9% |
| Asian | 106 | 1.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 0.37% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,348 | 2.38 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 993 | 3.08 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 920 | 1.18 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Female | 232 | 3.3 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 203 | 3.42 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 6.3% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 493 | 12.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,592 | 38.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 1.24% |
| Some College | 1,158 | 28.26% |
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 | 1,996 | 1,900 | 497 |
| Native American | 1,448 | 1,305 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 458 | 404 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 115 | 12 |
| Asian | 106 | 96 | 19 |
| Black | 21 | 17 | 10 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| Other Race | 17 | 15 | 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 black people with a rate of 47.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,308 | $61,600 | $60,903 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,821 | $76,875 | $86,797 |
| High School Graduate | $35,221 | $43,542 | $27,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,681 | $39,453 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $39,659 | $43,288 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $35,791 | $37,330 | $34,107 |
$39,659
Average Earnings
$43,288
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.33% of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska residents speak only English, while 6.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,117 | 372 | 17.57% |
| White | 2,494 | 327 | 13.11% |
| Multiple | 854 | 135 | 15.81% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 30 | 14.49% |
| Islander | 39 | 9 | 23.08% |
| Black | 21 | 5 | 23.81% |
| Other | 22 | 4 | 18.18% |
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.86%
Male Poverty Rate
14.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska is Black, with 23.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska is White, with 13.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.95% |
| High School | 16.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.92% |
| Some College | 9.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.1% |
| Male Employed | 8.72% |
| Female Employed | 5.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,600 | $92,729 |
| Households | $59,079 | $80,149 |
| Married Families | $94,844 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,406 | $56,616 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
393
Number of Veterans
369
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 75+ | 86 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 236 | 10.83% |
| Native American | 116 | 7.22% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
55.29%
Born in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
97.35%
Native Born
2.65%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
97.35% of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 55.29% having been born in Alaska. 1.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.