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Population Review

Haines Borough, Alaska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in Alaska

The population of Haines Borough, Alaska is 2,077 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $72,607, the median home value is $318,900, and the median age is 52.4.

The population of Haines Borough has declined 15.9% since 2010 (2,501 → 2,104), a -1.23% annualized rate.

Haines Borough within Alaska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,077

Population

-1.23%

Annual growth

1

People / sq mi

$72,607

Median Income

$318,900

Median Home Value

Haines Borough covers 2,335 sq mi of land at 0.9 people per square mile.

About Haines Borough, AK

Haines Borough is a county in Alaska with a population of 2,077. It ranks #25 among counties in Alaska by population. The median age is 52.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The median household income in Haines Borough is $72,607, near the US median of $74,580. 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $318,900, with monthly rent averaging $914. The homeownership rate of 76.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Haines Borough reflects 36.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.4 minutes each way.

Haines Borough Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Haines Borough had a population of 2,501 in 2010 and 2,104 in 2024, a -15.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,580 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -1.09%.

2012 · 3K20102024

2,104

Population (2024)

2,501

Population (2010)

2,580

Peak (2012)

-1.09%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20102,501
20112,575
20122,580
20132,561
20142,558
20152,519
20162,531
20172,526
20182,502
20192,561
20202,085
20212,075
20222,079
20232,088
20242,104

Race & Ethnicity

White79.2%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)10.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

52.4

Median Age

49.4%

Female

50.6%

Male

26.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.9%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
1.4%
25–34
5.3%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
17.1%
55–59
7.4%
60–64
10.3%
65–74
17.0%
75–84
8.6%
85+
1.2%

Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 26.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$72,607$-16,729 vs state
Mean household income$83,299
Per-capita income$38,529
Poverty rate1.8%-5.0% vs state
Unemployment rate2.5%
Employment-to-population50.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Construction
17.1%
Professional & business services
13.2%
Education & health care
12.8%
Public administration
8.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
8.8%
Retail trade
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Agriculture
4.7%

The largest employment sector in Haines Borough is construction, accounting for 17.1% of workers.

How residents commute

1.5%

Drive alone

12.5%

Carpool

54.2%

Public transit

9.6%

Work from home

15.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$318,900$-14,400 vs state

Median home value

$914

Median rent

76.4%

Homeownership rate

1,401

Total housing units

64.2%

Occupied

35.8%

Vacant

23.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.4%

With health insurance

94.3%

With broadband internet

61.7%

Foreign-born

12.6%

Veterans (18+)

19.1%

With a disability

96.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

98.4%

High School+

36.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Haines Borough, Alaska has a population of 2,077 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Haines Borough has declined 15.9% since 2010 (2,501 → 2,104), a -1.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Haines Borough, Alaska is $72,607, with mean (average) household income of $83,299 and per-capita income of $38,529. 1.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Haines Borough, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Haines Borough, Alaska is 52.4 years. Residents are 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

The median home value in Haines Borough is $318,900 and median monthly rent is $914. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,401 total housing units, 35.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Haines Borough, Alaska is construction, employing 17.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Haines Borough, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.