Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Alaska
The population of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska is 2,313 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $62,500, the median home value is $278,300, and the median age is 51.4.
The population of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has grown 10.1% since 2010 (2,100 → 2,312), a +0.69% annualized rate.
2,313
Population
+0.69%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$62,500
Median Income
$278,300
Median Home Value
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area covers 6,560 sq mi of land at 0.4 people per square mile.
About Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 0 people per square mile. With 2,313 residents, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is a county in Alaska. It ranks #23 among counties in Alaska by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $62,500 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.6%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $278,300, with typical rent around $986.
Roughly 23.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 4.4% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area had a population of 2,100 in 2010 and 2,312 in 2024, a 10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,354 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.72%.
2,312
Population (2024)
2,100
Population (2010)
2,354
Peak (2020)
0.72%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,100 |
| 2011 | 2,079 |
| 2012 | 2,107 |
| 2013 | 2,109 |
| 2014 | 2,091 |
| 2015 | 2,126 |
| 2016 | 2,115 |
| 2017 | 2,135 |
| 2018 | 2,139 |
| 2019 | 2,144 |
| 2020 | 2,354 |
| 2021 | 2,328 |
| 2022 | 2,282 |
| 2023 | 2,278 |
| 2024 | 2,312 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
51.4
Median Age
42.9%
Female
57.1%
Male
27.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.3% · Seniors (65+): 27.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $62,500$-26,836 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,266 |
| Per-capita income | $38,180 |
| Poverty rate | 6.6%-0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 10.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is public administration, accounting for 17.4% of workers.
How residents commute
1.3%
Drive alone
41.5%
Carpool
39.6%
Public transit
4.4%
Work from home
14.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$278,300$-55,000 vs state
Median home value
$986
Median rent
72.2%
Homeownership rate
1,741
Total housing units
53.0%
Occupied
47.0%
Vacant
27.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.2%
With health insurance
82.4%
With broadband internet
43.8%
Foreign-born
11.3%
Veterans (18+)
20.8%
With a disability
84.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.5%
High School+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska has a population of 2,313 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area has grown 10.1% since 2010 (2,100 → 2,312), a +0.69% annualized rate.
The median household income in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska is $62,500, with mean (average) household income of $83,266 and per-capita income of $38,180. 6.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (51.1%), Hispanic or Latino (41.0%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska is 51.4 years. Residents are 42.9% female and 57.1% male.
The median home value in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is $278,300 and median monthly rent is $986. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,741 total housing units, 47.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska is public administration, employing 17.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 10.6%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK Climate
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK has an average annual temperature of 5.6°C (42°F) and receives about 1650 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
5.6°C
Avg Temp
1650
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 144 mm |
| February | -1° / 31° | 121 mm |
| March | 2° / 35° | 90 mm |
| April | 5° / 40° | 72 mm |
| May | 8° / 47° | 89 mm |
| June | 11° / 52° | 75 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 98 mm |
| August | 13° / 56° | 136 mm |
| September | 10° / 51° | 214 mm |
| October | 6° / 43° | 266 mm |
| November | 2° / 35° | 178 mm |
| December | -1° / 31° | 167 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
The most comfortable months to visit Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 17°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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