Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Alaska

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Borough
Hyder, Storehouse No. 4, built by David du Bose Gaillard.
Hyder, Storehouse No. 4, built by David du Bose Gaillard.
Map of Alaska highlighting Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Map of the United States highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 55°35′49″N 132°48′10″W / 55.59697°N 132.80273°W / 55.59697; -132.80273
Country United States
State Alaska
EstablishedJune 1, 2008[1][2]
Named forPrince of Wales Island and Hyder
Largest CDPMetlakatla
Area
 • Total
7,683 sq mi (19,900 km2)
 • Land3,923 sq mi (10,160 km2)
 • Water3,760 sq mi (9,700 km2)  48.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,650
 • Density1.42/sq mi (0.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area is a census area located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,753,[3] up from 5,559 in 2010.[4] It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat. Its largest communities are Metlakatla and Craig. It was formerly part of the Census Bureau's Prince of Wales–Outer Ketchikan Census Area, but the name was changed in 2008 after most of the Outer Ketchikan (except the parts near the community of Hyder, and Annette Island) was lost to annexation by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

Geography

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Map of the former Prince of Wales–Outer Ketchikan Census Area

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the census area has a total area of 7,683 square miles (19,900 km2), of which 3,923 square miles (10,160 km2) is land and 3,760 square miles (9,700 km2) (48.9%) is water.[5] The present-day Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area includes Prince of Wales Island, the Hyder area as an exclave, and Annette Island, which is mostly surrounded by territory of Ketchikan Gateway Borough.[6] Before the transfer of territory, Ketchikan Gateway Borough was enclaved within (surrounded by) the census area.

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

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National protected areas

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Politics

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Prince of Wales Hyder is something of a bellwether in Alaska, having voted for the national winner in all but two elections since 1980.

United States presidential election results for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska[7]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 1,930 43.99% 2,321 52.91% 136 3.10%
2016 1,311 45.79% 1,088 38.00% 464 16.21%
2012 1,045 42.10% 1,298 52.30% 139 5.60%
2008 1,422 51.90% 1,170 42.70% 148 5.40%
2004 1,182 60.49% 678 34.70% 94 4.81%
2000 1,785 61.49% 778 26.80% 340 11.71%
1996 1,331 47.98% 890 32.08% 553 19.94%
1992 839 31.59% 909 34.22% 908 34.19%
1988 1,097 50.88% 942 43.69% 117 5.43%
1984 1,254 54.90% 955 41.81% 75 3.28%
1980 741 46.90% 599 37.91% 240 15.19%
1976 683 47.53% 660 45.93% 94 6.54%
1972 632 50.28% 562 44.71% 63 5.01%
1968 524 43.49% 604 50.12% 77 6.39%
1964 221 19.32% 923 80.68% 0 0.00%
1960 473 45.52% 566 54.48% 0 0.00%

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19601,772—
19702,10618.8%
19803,82281.5%
19906,27864.3%
20006,146−2.1%
20105,559−9.6%
20205,7533.5%
2023 (est.)5,696[8]−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790–1960[10] 1900–1990[11]
1990–2000[12] 2010–2020[4]

At the 2000 census there were 6,146 people, 2,262 households, and 1,535 families residing in the then-census area. The population density was 1.57 inhabitants per square mile (0.60/km2). There were 3,055 housing units at an average density of 0.78 per square mile (0.30/km2). The racial makeup of the census area was 53.12% White, 0.15% African American, 38.68% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 7.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of any race.[13] Of the 2,262 households, 37.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.80% were married couples living together, 10.00% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 32.10% were non-families. 26.00% of households were one person, and 5.00% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the census area the population was spread out, with 31.00% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 30.10% from 25 to 44, 25.80% from 45 to 64, and 5.70% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.60 males.

Communities

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Cities

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated Community

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Indian reservation

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ The census area acquired its current name in 2008, after the Outer Ketchikan was annexed by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
  2. ^ "Substantial Changes to Counties and County Equivalent Entities: 1970-Present - New Counties or County Equivalent Entities". U.S. Census Bureau. October 8, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  3. ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ Map: Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area Archived 2009-08-11 at the Wayback Machine Alaska Department of Labor
  7. ^ Elections, RRH (February 2, 2018). "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
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