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Hoonah (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Hoonah, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)5.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)164.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.79% (17)
Growth Since 202013.53% (115)
Rank in State66th
Rank in Country15095th

The population of Hoonah, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 965. This is an increase of 1.79% (17 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Hoonah by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Hoonah by Age

Hoonah Population Pyramid 2022
Hoonah Median Age
51
Total
44.9
Male
55.2
Female
Hoonah Sex Ratio
60.94%
518
Male
39.06%
332
Female
Hoonah Age Dependency Ratio
33.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
21.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Hoonah Adults
731
Adults
(185 of whom are seniors) in Hoonah.

Population of Hoonah by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Hoonah

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 7.77%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.53%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 8.16%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Hoonah

While the overall poverty rate of Hoonah is 7.77%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (8.16%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (7.53%).

Poverty Rate of Hoonah by Employment Status and Sex

7.04%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
2.3%
Male Employed
23.21%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Hoonah by Education

16.22%
Less Than 9th Grade
9.32%
High School
5.58%
Some College
1.72%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Hoonah

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Hoonah

The most common language spoken in Hoonah is English, with 83.42% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 7.37% of people speak Other Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Hoonah by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Hoonah, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Hoonah by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree233.39%
Bachelors Degree9313.7%
Associates Degree142.06%
Some College20129.6%
High School Graduate31145.8%
9th to 12th Grade253.68%
Less Than 9th Grade121.77%

Earnings Statistics of Hoonah by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,769

Average Earnings

$45,000

Average Male

$21,429

Average Female

Employment of Hoonah by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Hoonah by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
15%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Hoonah by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Hoonah

Marriage Rates

  • 38.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 34.7%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 44.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

Hoonah Marriage

In Hoonah, 34.7% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Hoonah

Hoonah Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Hoonah Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
67.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Hoonah by Type

3.84
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets