2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,730
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is a small rural county in Alaska with a population of 5,730. The median household income is $59,079, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.1%, median home value is $221,800, and 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 30% below the national average.
Population
5,730
2023 estimate
Rank #2836 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,079
Household
Rank #2009 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$221,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #993 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2434 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
44.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
26% below Alaska avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
26% below Alaska avg·1% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Alaska avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$35,162
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% below Alaska avg·6% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
25% below Alaska avg·1% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above Alaska avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% above Alaska avg·20% above national avg
Housing Units
3,237
Households
2,348
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,755
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
12 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% below Alaska avg·30% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Alaska avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
22.4%
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