Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
AK · FIPS 02198 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,715 | — | #2,835 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,156 | -18.6% | #1,972 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,083 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $225,300 | -20.1% | #1,128 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $964 | -17.1% | #1,124 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.8% | #1,446 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has a population of 5,715, making it the #2,835 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $61,156, ranking #1,972 out of 3,222 counties — 18.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 7.6%.
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The median home value in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $225,300 (-20.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $964/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.6%.
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83.0% of residents in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area have health insurance coverage, which is 9.5% below the national rate.
About Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska has a total population of 5,715, making it the 2,835th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $61,156, which ranks #1,972 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6%.
The median home value in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $225,300, 20.1% below the national median. Renters in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area pay a median gross rent of $964 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.1 min.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 43.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (36.0%) and Two or More Races (13.2%).
All data for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.