Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska has a population of 2,311, the 23rd most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $61,406 and the median home value is $262,800. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

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

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Quick Facts

Population 2,311

Median Household Income $61,406

Median Home Value $262,800

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 15.8%

Median Age 50.0 years

Homeownership Rate 72.0%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%

High School Graduation 94.0%

Cities/Places 7

Population 2,311 23rd of 30

Median Income $61,406 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment 15.8%

How Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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	2,313	2,311	-0.1%
Median household income	$62,500	$61,406	-1.8%
Median home value	$278,300	$262,800	-5.6%

Median Household Income

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

$61,406

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

$262,800

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.8%

$25K-$50K 17.9%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

9.4%

$60K-$75K

8.1%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

9.1%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

8.0%

$200K+

4.9%

Employment

15.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%

Renter 28.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,014/mo 19.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.1%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

30.4%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hoonah	862	$80,500	16.9%	$329,400
Gustavus	594	$63,558	10.5%	$330,600
Angoon	480	$45,288	19.4%	$183,900
Tenakee Springs	163	$54,375	3.1%	$258,300
Klukwan	82	$23,542	25.6%	$75,000
Pelican	58	$63,500	3.5%	$187,500
Elfin Cove	28	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 2,311. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is 50.0 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is $61,406. This is 34% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 15.8%. This is 171% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $262,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.0% vs 7.3%). The Asian population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower 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 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area 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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska?

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has a population of 2,311, making it the 23rd most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?

The median household income in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is $61,406 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.

How many cities are in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska?

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area contains 7 Census-designated places.