Haines Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Haines Borough, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Haines Borough, Alaska has a population of 2,086, the 25th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $86,927 and the median home value is $293,300. The poverty rate is 5.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Haines Borough Quick Facts

Population 2,086

Median Household Income $86,927

Median Home Value $293,300

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 50.9 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.1%

High School Graduation 98.2%

Cities/Places 6

Population 2,086 25th of 30

Median Income $86,927 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 5.5%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Haines Borough Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,077	2,086	+0.4%
Median household income	$72,607	$86,927	+19.7%
Median home value	$318,900	$293,300	-8.0%

Median Household Income

Haines Borough

$86,927

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Haines Borough

$293,300

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.5%

$25K-$50K 15.0%

$50K-$100K 27.3%

$100K+ 43.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.3%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

6.9%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

1.2%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

1.6%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

14.6%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,087/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

7.8%

35-54

28.6%

55-74

31.7%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Haines Borough

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Haines	1,757	$86,719	5.1%	$282,700
Mosquito Lake	116	$148,065	0.0%	$364,500
Mud Bay	79	$43,125	12.7%	N/A
Excursion Inlet	62	N/A	21.0%	N/A
Lutak	24	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Covenant Life	15	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Haines Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 2,086. It is the 25th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Haines Borough is 50.9 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Haines Borough is $86,927. This is 6% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $293,300. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Haines Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Haines Borough come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Haines Borough, Alaska?

Haines Borough has a population of 2,086, making it the 25th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Haines Borough?

The median household income in Haines Borough is $86,927 with a poverty rate of 5.5%.

How many cities are in Haines Borough, Alaska?

Haines Borough contains 6 Census-designated places.