Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- State
- Alaska
- FIPS Code
- 02198
- State FIPS
- 02
- County FIPS
- 198
Geography
- Land Area
- 5267.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5623.03 sq mi
- Total Area
- 10890.66 sq mi
- Latitude
- 55.682773
- Longitude
- -133.162389
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,639
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,435
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,434 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 3.7% |
| White | 2,494 | 44.2% |
| Black | 10 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 102 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,054 | 36.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 114 | 2.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,315 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 2.8% |
| White | 2,140 | 48.3% |
| Black | 9 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 127 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,966 | 44.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 1.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,715
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,859
- Poverty Rate
- 12.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 719
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,503 | 43.8% |
| Black | 14 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 123 | 2.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,431
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 466 | 13.6% |
| Republican | 642 | 18.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 359 | 10.5% |
| Other | 1,788 | 52.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,856 | 54.1% |
| Female | 1,575 | 45.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,863 | 83.4% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 2.8% |
| Black | 6 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,500
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,274 | 44.5% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26.8% |
| Black | 1 | 16.7% |
| Asian | 13 | 52.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 770 | 41.5% |
| Female | 730 | 46.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,316 (32.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 614 (14.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,250
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $229,405
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $967
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 52.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 8.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.