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.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | |
|---|---|
 Hyder, Storehouse No. 4, built by David du Bose Gaillard. | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Alaska | |
 Alaska's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 55°35′49″N 132°48′10″W / 55.59697°N 132.80273°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alaska |
| Established | June 1, 2008[1][2] |
| Named for | Prince of Wales Island and Hyder |
| Largest CDP | Metlakatla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,683 sq mi (19,900 km2) |
| • Land | 3,923 sq mi (10,160 km2) |
| • Water | 3,760 sq mi (9,700 km2) 48.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 5,650 |
| • Density | 1.42/sq mi (0.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−9 (Alaska) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−8 (ADT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
Geography
editAccording 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
edit- Petersburg Borough – north
- City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska – northeast
- Ketchikan Gateway Borough – between Prince of Wales and Hyder
- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, British Columbia, Canada – east
- North Coast Regional District, British Columbia, Canada – south (water boundary only, across Dixon Entrance to Hecate Strait)
- Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska
- City and borough of Sitka, Alaska
National protected areas
editPolitics
editPrince of Wales Hyder is something of a bellwether in Alaska, having voted for the national winner in all but two elections since 1980.
| 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
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,772 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,106 | 18.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,822 | 81.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,278 | 64.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,146 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,559 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,753 | 3.5% | |
| 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
editCities
editCensus-designated places
editUnincorporated Community
editIndian reservation
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ The census area acquired its current name in 2008, after the Outer Ketchikan was annexed by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Map: Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area Archived 2009-08-11 at the Wayback Machine Alaska Department of Labor
- ^ Elections, RRH (February 2, 2018). "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.