Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 77% of counties in Alaska
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 79% of counties in Alaska
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,697 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.5 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.39% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,412 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area grew by 17163.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,697 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.7% of residents. That is 4.9 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,048 18.4% -3.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,057 18.5% -5.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,409 24.7% +4.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,137 20.0% +5.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alaska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 45.7% of the people living in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and men 54.3%.
- Women 45.7% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 54.3% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,076 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.11% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is about 35% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $175,350 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $963 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is about 15.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $963 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area spend about 14 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 60 hours, about 2.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.2 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 14.4 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 60 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,854 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 128 | 583 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alaska:
Skagway Municipality (4.7 min), Northwest Arctic Borough (5.5 min), Nome Census Area (5.8 min).
Slowest:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (25.3 min), Fairbanks North Star Borough (17.2 min), Anchorage Municipality (17.1 min).
The average commute time in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is 7 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Alaska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alaska:
Haines Borough (0.3), Juneau City and Borough (0.3), Denali Borough (0.3).
Lowest:
Kusilvak Census Area (0.1), Bethel Census Area (0.2), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.2).
Health
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.9% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alaska:
Juneau City and Borough (0.8), Petersburg Borough (0.8), Chugach Census Area (0.8).
Lowest:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (0.8), Lake and Peninsula Borough (0.8), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.8).
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK | 5,697 | $61,076 #2/2 | $175,350 #2/2 | 7.2 min #1/2 |
| Juneau City and Borough, AK | 31,790 | $102,083 | $193,749 | 13.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
How many people live in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
About 5,697 people live in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, in 2,412 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 41.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($175,350 against $61,076), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $963 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
Unemployment in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska is 7.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska?
18.1% of adults in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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