Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Population 2022
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska's estimated population is 5,732 with a growth rate of -2.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska is the 17th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 Population was 6,211 and has seen a growth of -7.71% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,211 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 6,373 | 162 | 2.61% |
| 2012 | 6,423 | 50 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 6,446 | 23 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 6,463 | 17 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 6,508 | 45 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 6,519 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 6,444 | -75 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 6,360 | -84 | -1.30% |
| 2019 | 6,203 | -157 | -2.47% |
| 2020 | 6,046 | -157 | -2.53% |
| 2021 | 5,889 | -157 | -2.60% |
| 2022 | 5,732 | -157 | -2.67% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,989 | 47.16% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,489 | 39.27% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.63% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 670 | 10.57% |
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,353 | 2.65 | 73.6 |
| Married | 1,057 | 3.31 | 78.8 |
| Male | 202 | 3.92 | 61.4 |
| Female | 238 | 3.68 | 72.7 |
| Non Family | 856 | 1.24 | 70.2 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 1.48% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 323 | 7.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,700 | 38.13% |
| Some College | 1,226 | 27.50% |
| Associates Degree | 376 | 8.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 527 | 11.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 240 | 5.38% |
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32 | 32 | 12 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 18 |
| White | 2,256 | 2,085 | 561 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 127 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 371 | 333 | 50 |
| Native American | 1,633 | 1,475 | 105 |
| Other Race | 17 | 13 | |
| Islander | 23 | 10 |
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 black people with a rate of 37.50%.
$34,035
Average Earnings
$37,113
Average Male
$30,396
Average Female
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Language by Age
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Language
94.60% of Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska residents speak only English, while 5.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.38% of the population.
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 40 | 30 | 75.00% |
| Native | 2,444 | 578 | 23.65% |
| White | 2,837 | 430 | 15.16% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 35 | 14.40% |
| Black | 35 | 3 | 8.57% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 668 | 101 | 15.12% |
18.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.11%
Male Poverty Rate
17.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska
The race most likely to be in poverty in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska is Islander, with 75.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska is Multiple, with 15.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.51%.
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Married by Age and Sex
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 10.77% |
| Black | 4 | 11.43% |
| Native American | 119 | 6.41% |
| Asian | 2 | 3.64% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 5.37% |
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska Veterans by Education
10.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
9.7%
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
53.69%
Born in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska
96.99%
Native Born
3.01%
Foreign Born
1.44%
Non Citizen
1.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.99% of Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 53.69% having been born in Alaska. 1.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990