Hoonah, Alaska Population 2022
Hoonah is a city located in Hoonah-Angoon County Alaska. Hoonah has a 2020 population of 782. Hoonah is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually but its population has increased by 2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 762 in 2010.
The average household income in Hoonah is $71,999 with a poverty rate of 7.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,097 per month, and the median house value is $235,800. The median age in Hoonah is 44 years, 40.9 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
Hoonah Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hoonahwas:
- Native American: 42.24%
- White: 32.71%
- Two or more races: 17.29%
- Asian: 5.76%
- Black or African American: 2.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 32.71% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 2.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 359 | 42.24% |
| Asian | 49 | 5.76% |
| Two or More Races | 147 | 17.29% |
Hoonah Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 271 | 3.05 | 67.5 |
| Married | 100 | 3.81 | 86 |
| Male | 24 | 4.29 | 37.5 |
| Female | 39 | 4.23 | 71.8 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.64 | 55.6 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 3.68% |
| High School Graduate | 311 | 45.80% |
| Some College | 201 | 29.60% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 2.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 13.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 3.39% |
Hoonah Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74 | 69 | 29 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 10 |
| White | 208 | 204 | 52 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 90 | 7 |
| Native American | 279 | 256 | 18 |
| Black | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 39.19%.
Hoonah Language by Age
Hoonah Language
83.42% of Hoonah residents speak only English, while 16.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.37% of the population.
Hoonah Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 358 | 55 | 15.36% |
| White | 232 | 8 | 3.45% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 109 | 2 | 1.83% |
| Multiple | 147 | 1 | 0.68% |
7.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.53%
Male Poverty Rate
8.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hoonah
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hoonah is Native, with 15.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hoonah is Multiple, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.45%.
Hoonah Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Hoonah Married by Age and Sex
Hoonah Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hoonah Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 25.70% |
| Native American | 31 | 10.23% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.70% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 6.49% |
Hoonah Veterans by Education
5.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
15%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
62.82%
Born in Hoonah
94.24%
Native Born
5.76%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
2.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.24% of Hoonah residents were born in the United States, with 62.82% having been born in Alaska. 3.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 762 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 754 | -8 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 765 | 11 | 1.46% |
| 2013 | 766 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 762 | -4 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 780 | 18 | 2.36% |
| 2016 | 777 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 788 | 11 | 1.42% |
| 2018 | 794 | 6 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 791 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 788 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 785 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 782 | -3 | -0.38% |