Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Name: Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska has a population of 5,715, the 16th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $61,156 and the median home value is $225,300. The poverty rate is 12.7%.

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

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Quick Facts

Population 5,715

Median Household Income $61,156

Median Home Value $225,300

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment Rate 7.6%

Median Age 43.4 years

Homeownership Rate 70.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%

High School Graduation 91.8%

Cities/Places 15

Population 5,715 16th of 30

Median Income $61,156 34% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment 7.6%

How Prince of Wales-Hyder 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	5,730	5,715	-0.3%
Median household income	$59,079	$61,156	+3.5%
Median home value	$221,800	$225,300	+1.6%

Median Household Income

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

$61,156

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

$225,300

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 33.4%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

11.5%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

11.5%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

7.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.6%

Renter 29.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $964/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

30.8%

75+

6.0%

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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Metlakatla	1,235	$72,279	13.5%	$167,600
Craig	1,131	$67,778	7.9%	$289,500
Klawock	749	$57,344	19.1%	$263,100
Kake	624	$52,159	20.0%	$124,600
Thorne Bay	519	$61,250	4.2%	$270,000
Hydaburg	375	$46,875	23.6%	$105,900
Coffman Cove	269	$62,917	5.9%	$250,000
Hollis	66	$66,645	0.0%	N/A
Naukati Bay	66	N/A	13.6%	N/A
Whale Pass	54	$34,821	11.1%	$239,300
Kasaan	51	N/A	22.7%	$340,000
Port Alexander	50	$57,813	6.0%	$118,800
Port Protection	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Edna Bay	25	$46,250	12.0%	N/A
Hyder	14	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 5,715. It is the 16th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is 43.4 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $61,156. 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 12.7%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $225,300. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

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 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has a population of 5,715, making it the 16th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?

The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $61,156 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.

How many cities are in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area contains 15 Census-designated places.