Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Living in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Bikeability69
Walkability95
Commute99
Public Transit64
Affordability66
Public Safety92
Airports2
Hospitals43
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.4kPopulation+900 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial10%
Native American38%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government27%
Private sector40%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van66%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked22%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$614Median Monthly Rent+$105 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
United States45
Alaska74
Property Crime in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
United States48
Alaska68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 12 | 14 |
| Feb | 37 | 8 | 12 |
| Mar | 39 | 9 | 9 |
| Apr | 43 | 7 | 1 |
| May | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 58 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 53 | 12 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 16 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 13 | 6 |
| Dec | 36 | 12 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Inland Flooding10
Tsunami3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Clover Pass Christian School
55 miles, E
Gateway Christian Schools
62 miles, E
Holy Name Catholic School
62 miles, E
The Seer School
127 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Western Washington University
658 miles, SE
Alaska Bible College
701 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
709 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
710 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
62 miles, E
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
62 miles, NE
Petersburg Medical Center
78 miles, N
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
126 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
Ketchikan International Airport
61 miles, E
Wrangell Airport
63 miles, NE
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
78 miles, N
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
126 miles, NW