State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
133.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.38% (-3)
Growth Since 2010
3.29% (25)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Hoonah, Alaska Population 2021
785
Hoonah is a city located in Hoonah-Angoon County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 785, it is the 35th largest city in Alaska and the 11360th largest city in the United States . Hoonah is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually but its population has increased by 3.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 760 in 2010. Hoonah reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 7 miles, Hoonah has a population density of 134 people per square mile.
The average household income in Hoonah is $71,999 with a poverty rate of 10.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,038 per month, and the median house value is $205,400. 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: 55.32%
- White: 24.01%
- Two or more races: 17.45%
- Asian: 2.23%
- Black or African American: 0.99%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Hoonah, Alaska is 785 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 791.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 760.
Hoonah, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 447 | 55.32% |
| White | 194 | 24.01% |
| Two or More Races | 141 | 17.45% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.23% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.99% |
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Hoonah Population by Race
Hoonah Population Pyramid $2021
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Hoonah Population by Age
Hoonah Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 277 | 2.88 | 68.6 |
| Married | 109 | 3.07 | 80.7 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.4 | 57.1 |
| Female | 46 | 4.74 | 69.6 |
| Male | 24 | 4.46 | 58.3 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
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Hoonah Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.02% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 6.23% |
| High School Graduate | 297 | 50.00% |
| Some College | 142 | 23.91% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 3.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 9.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 5.22% |
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Hoonah Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hoonah Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 334 | 296 | 18 |
| White | 150 | 147 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 68 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 32 | 9 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| Black | 4 | 4 |
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 white people with a rate of 32.00%.
Hoonah Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,172
Average Earnings
$31,146
Average Male
$20,625
Average Female
Hoonah Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hoonah Language by Age
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Hoonah Language
85.68% of Hoonah residents speak only English, while 14.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 9.46% of the population.
Hoonah Language
Hoonah Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 446 | 72 | 16.14% |
| White | 171 | 8 | 4.68% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 1 | 1.47% |
10.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.70%
Male Poverty Rate
11.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hoonah
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hoonah is Native, with 16.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hoonah is Hispanic, with 1.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.37%.
Hoonah Poverty
Hoonah Poverty Rate by Education
Hoonah Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Hoonah Married by Age and Sex
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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 Over 65.
Hoonah Marital Status by Race
Hoonah Marital Status
Hoonah Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 22.35% |
| Native American | 30 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 7.89% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.09% |
Hoonah Veterans by Race
Hoonah Veterans by Education
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9.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hoonah Veterans by Education
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65.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
Hoonah Employment by Age
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Hoonah Employment by Race
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Hoonah Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.53%
Born in Hoonah
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.66% of Hoonah residents were born in the United States, with 71.53% having been born in Alaska. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Hoonah Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 785 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 788 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 791 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 794 | 6 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 788 | 11 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 777 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 780 | 18 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 762 | -4 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 766 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 765 | 11 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 754 | -8 | -1.05% |
| 2010 | 762 | 0.00% |