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Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area had 2,271 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. It holds 9 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 02105.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,271
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,365 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,311
Median household income
$61,406
±$6,154 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$262,800
±$44,554 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,014
±$415 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,365 residents in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The Census Bureau estimates 2,271 for July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,311 over 6,560 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,311 | 735,706 | +172 |
| Households | 924±90 | 270,533 | +133 |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.23 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,753±100 | 328,491 | no clear change |
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's population since 2005
From 2,316 in 2005 to 2,271 in 2025: down 1.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area holds 9 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Hoonah with 960 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hoonah | 931 | $80,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavus | 655 | $63,558 |
| Angoon | 357 | $45,288 |
| Tenakee SpringsGEOID 0276260 | 116 | $54,375 |
| PelicanGEOID 0259650 | 98 | $63,500 |
| KlukwanGEOID 0240510 | 87 | $23,542 |
| Elfin CoveGEOID 0222140 | 24 | not published |
| Game CreekGEOID 0227700 | 23 | not published |
| Whitestone Logging CampGEOID 0284200 | 2 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
The median resident of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is 50.0 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 28.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.1%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 25.5%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0±4.0 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±2.7 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.3%±5.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.0%±6.3 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.1%±6.0 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±2.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 25.5%±4.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.7%±2.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8%±3.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.1%±3.2 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±2.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8%±2.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.0%±4.6 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±2.0 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6%±6.2 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±1.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area earn?
Half of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's 924 households earn less than $61,406 a year (±$6,154), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,599 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,193 after inflation. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,406±$6,154 | $92,788 | −$12,193 |
| Mean household income | $78,314±$6,980 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,584±$4,071 | $46,573 | −$7,833 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2%±4.2 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.2%±6.4 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±3.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.1%±5.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $262,800 by its owner (±$44,554). The median renter pays $1,014 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $262,800±$44,554 | $352,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,014±$415 | $1,419 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6%±13.8 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,530±$195 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0%±5.1 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,753±100 | 328,491 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±2.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.6%±1.9 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3%±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hoonah-Angoon Census Area building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units across Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in 2025 (18 single-family), 8.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area get to work?
34.6% of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.8%.
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7%±4.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.8%±5.1 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 34.6%±6.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±1.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.5%±6.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 37.7%±7.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±2.5 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.6 min±3.1 | 19.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's census tracts?
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is a single census tract.
| Tract 402105000400 | 2,311 | $61,406 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hoonah-Angoon Census Area compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 30 |
| Median household income | 27th of 30 |
| Median home value | 18th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 27 |
| Median age | 2nd of 30 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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