Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska

Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Borough
Inland Passage to Dicks Arm, view from Cape Spencer Light
Inland Passage to Dicks Arm, view from Cape Spencer Light
Map of Alaska highlighting Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Coordinates: 58°08′00″N135°09′00″W / 58.133333333333°N 135.15°W / 58.133333333333; -135.15
Country United States
StateAlaska
Established2007[1]
Named afterHoonah and Angoon
Largest cityHoonah
Area
 • Total
10,914 sq mi (28,270 km2)
 • Land7,525 sq mi (19,490 km2)
 • Water3,389 sq mi (8,780 km2)  31.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,287
 • Density0.3039/sq mi (0.1173/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Hoonah–Angoon Census Area is a census area located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,365,[2] up from 2,150 in 2010.[3] It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat. Its largest community is the city of Hoonah.

History

Boundaries of the former Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon Census Area.

The census area was significantly larger in the 1990 census, at which time it was the Skagway–Yakutat–Angoon Census Area. After Yakutat was incorporated as a consolidated-city borough on September 22, 1992, it was renamed Skagway–Hoonah–Angoon Census Area;[4] When Skagway followed suit on June 20, 2007,[5][6] the census area assumed its current name.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the census area has a total area of 10,914 square miles (28,270 km2), of which 7,525 square miles (19,490 km2) is land and 3,389 square miles (8,780 km2) (31.1%) is water.[7] A map showing its current boundaries is shown here:[8]

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

National protected areas

Demographics

Map of the former Skagway–Hoonah–Angoon Census Area

:Note: Demographic data below is for the former "Skagway–Hoonah–Angoon" Census Area, which still includes Skagway Borough.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20102,150—
20202,36510.0%
2023 (est.)2,262[9]−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]2010–2020[3]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 2,365. The median age was 47.4 years. 22.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 114.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 118.9 males age 18 and over.[11][12]

The racial makeup of the county was 48.5% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 37.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.2% from some other race, and 12.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 5.1% of the population.[12]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]

There were 979 households in the county, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 18.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 1,777 housing units, of which 44.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 68.8% were owner-occupied and 31.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 15.7%.[11]

2000 census

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 3,436 people, 1,369 households, and 866 families residing in the census area. The population density was 0.30 people per square mile (0.12 people/km2). There are 2,108 housing units. The racial makeup of the census area was 58.15% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 35.01% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 5.21% from two or more races. 2.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 3.95% reported speaking Tlingit at home, while 1.83% speak Spanish[1]Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.

There were 1,369 households, out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.30% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.70% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the census area, the population was spread out, with 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 29.50% from 25 to 44, 29.30% from 45 to 64, and 7.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.70 males.

Politics

One of the most Democratic areas in Alaska, the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has only voted for a Republican for president once (during the 2000 election).

United States presidential election results for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska[15][16]
Year RepublicanDemocraticThird party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
1960301 46.52% 346 53.48%0 0.00%
196490 12.95% 605 87.05%0 0.00%
1968272 43.38% 322 51.36%33 5.26%
1972300 45.25% 346 52.19%17 2.56%
1976304 32.90% 563 60.93%57 6.17%
1980288 30.09% 517 54.02%152 15.88%
1984519 46.88% 550 49.68%38 3.43%
1988428 41.96% 532 52.16%60 5.88%
1992260 28.17% 407 44.10%256 27.74%
1996292 31.16% 432 46.10%213 22.73%
2000594 44.16%539 40.07% 212 15.76%
2004463 45.80% 494 48.86%54 5.34%
2008564 45.45% 636 51.25%41 3.30%
2012453 36.10% 743 59.20%59 4.70%
2016417 32.91% 639 50.43%211 16.65%
2020422 29.53% 950 66.48%57 3.99%
2024548 36.17% 876 57.82%91 6.01%

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated community

See also

References

  1. ^The census area acquired its current name in 2007, after Skagway Borough was created.
  2. ^"2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places"(Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ ab"State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 31, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  4. ^Population of Alaska by Labor Market Region, Borough and Census Area, 1990–1999Archived May 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed January 20, 2009.
  5. ^"INCITS 31:200x (Formerly FIPS 6-4) CHANGE NOTICES". www.census.gov. Archived from the original on March 25, 2010. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  6. ^June 5, 2008 election, Skaguay News, summer edition, 2008. Page 17.
  7. ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^Map: Hoonah-Angoon Census AreaArchived August 11, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Alaska Department of Labor
  9. ^"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  10. ^"U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  11. ^ abc"2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  12. ^ ab"2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  13. ^"2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  14. ^"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  15. ^"Hoonah–Angoon Census Area, Alaska results". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  16. ^Elections, RRH (February 2, 2018). "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
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