Haines Borough, Alaska | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Alaska | |
| Coordinates: 59°10′N 135°26′W / 59.16°N 135.44°W / 59.16; -135.44 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alaska |
| Founded | August 29, 1968[1] |
| Named after | Haines |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,726 sq mi (7,060 km2) |
| • Land | 2,319 sq mi (6,010 km2) |
| • Water | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) 14.9% |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 2,080 |
• Estimate (2024) | 2,104  |
| • Density | 0.897/sq mi (0.346/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−9 (Alaska) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−8 (ADT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
| Website | www.hainesborough.us |
Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,080,[3] down from 2,508 in 2010.[2]
Geography
The borough has a total area of 2,726 square miles (7,060 km2), of which 2,319 square miles (6,010 km2) is land and 407 square miles (1,050 km2) (14.9%) is water.[4]
Adjacent boroughs and census areas
- Municipality of Skagway Borough, Alaska – northeast
- Juneau City and Borough, Alaska – southeast
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska – south, west
- Stikine Region, British Columbia – northwest, east
National protected area
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,504 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,680 | 11.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,117 | 26.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,392 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,508 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,080 | −17.1% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 2,104 | [5] | 1.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[2] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 2,080. The median age was 48.6 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 23.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 102.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.4 males age 18 and over.[9]
The racial makeup of the county was 76.4% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 10.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other race, and 11.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.2% of the population.[10]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 966 households in the county, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 22.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 1,370 housing units, of which 29.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 72.3% were owner-occupied and 27.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.3%.[9]
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 2,392 people, 991 households, and 654 families living in the borough. The population density was 0.88 people per square mile (0.34 people/km2). There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 0.52 per square mile (0.20/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 82.53% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 11.50% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 4.64% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[12] Of the 991 households 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 27.10% of households were one person and 7.20% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.
The age distribution was 25.60% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 30.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.10 males.
Transportation
Haines is one of the northern stops on the Alaska Marine Highway. Many people who travel in winter travel to Haines by ferry to avoid travelling the "Alcan", or Alaska Highway. Haines is also accessible by air service from neighboring Juneau, Alaska.
Items of interest
Around November of each year, thousands of eagles descend en masse to feast on one of the salmon runs. Many photographers come to attain easily accessible photos of eagles.
Communities
Census-designated places
- Covenant Life
- Excursion Inlet
- Haines (Borough seat)
- Lutak
- Mosquito Lake
- Mud Bay
Politics
In five presidential elections since 1960 has the Democratic candidate carried Haines Borough: 1964, 1992, 2016, 2020, and 2024. Joe Biden in 2020 carried the borough by the largest margin since 1964.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № | % | № | % | № | % | |
| 1960 | 152 | 55.27% | 123 | 44.73% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 74 | 23.20% | 245 | 76.80% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 231 | 50.00% | 155 | 33.55% | 76 | 16.45% |
| 1972 | 335 | 69.79% | 122 | 25.42% | 23 | 4.79% |
| 1976 | 337 | 61.16% | 182 | 33.03% | 32 | 5.81% |
| 1980 | 475 | 66.43% | 142 | 19.86% | 98 | 13.71% |
| 1984 | 672 | 63.58% | 302 | 28.57% | 83 | 7.85% |
| 1988 | 512 | 56.26% | 359 | 39.45% | 39 | 4.29% |
| 1992 | 463 | 33.38% | 522 | 37.64% | 402 | 28.98% |
| 1996 | 684 | 45.57% | 507 | 33.78% | 310 | 20.65% |
| 2000 | 741 | 55.26% | 339 | 25.28% | 261 | 19.46% |
| 2004 | 561 | 54.68% | 420 | 40.94% | 45 | 4.39% |
| 2008 | 785 | 51.24% | 696 | 45.43% | 51 | 3.33% |
| 2012 | 625 | 47.71% | 595 | 45.42% | 90 | 6.87% |
| 2016 | 611 | 41.76% | 634 | 43.34% | 218 | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 700 | 40.82% | 968 | 56.44% | 47 | 2.74% |
| 2024 | 791 | 44.09% | 908 | 50.61% | 95 | 5.30% |
See also
- List of airports in the Haines Borough
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, Alaska
- Gold Rush: White Water
References
- ^ "Alaska: Individual County Chronologies". Newberry Library. 2009. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c "State & County QuickFacts: Haines borough, Alaska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "Hains Borough, Alaska results". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Elections, RRH. "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
External links
- Official website
- Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau
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