Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 5,730. It is the 16th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is 43.7 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $59,079. This is 34% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $221,800. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.