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Port Alexander, AK

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

50
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

42.3
years ∙ half population younger than 42.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
26.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Port Alexander is a second class city, located in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States.
Co-ordinates
DEC56.237593° N, 134.652750° W
DMS56° 14′ 15.33″ N, 134° 39′ 09.90″ W

Population Density & area

14.29/sq mi (5.49/km²)
Total Area
15 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Land Area
3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) · 23.3%
Water Area
11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) · 76.7%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

66% male
Male 66%
Female 34%
males per 100 females
Port Alexander 194.1
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 123
Alaska 110.6

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Port Alexander 0%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 3.2%
Alaska 7.7%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

42.3
years ∙ half population younger than 42.3, half older
Port Alexander
42.3
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
43.4
Alaska
35.8

Dependency ratio

Low High
72.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Port Alexander 72.4
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 71.5
Alaska 61

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 26% 21.1% 24.1%
Working age (18-64) 58% 58.3% 62.1%
Senior (65+) 16% 20.6% 13.8%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 72.4 71.5 61
Child dependency ratio 44.8 36.2 38.8
Old-age dependency ratio 27.6 35.3 22.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
84%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
16%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
26.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Port Alexander 26.9%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 66.1%
Alaska 62.8%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Port Alexander population
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Hispanic or Latino 16% 3.8% 7.3%
Mexican 0% 2.3% 3.9%
Puerto Rican 0% 0% 0.9%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 16% 1.5% 2.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino 84% 96.2% 92.7%
One race 84% 83% 82.4%
White 84% 43.6% 57.7%
Black or African American 0% 0.2% 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 36% 13.2%
Asian 0% 2.2% 6.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.7% 1.5%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 13.2% 10.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

83.3% family
Family 83.3%
Non family 16.7%
% family households
Port Alexander 83.3%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 60.1%
Alaska 63.9%

Average household size

2.08
persons per household
Port Alexander
2.08
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
2.3
Alaska
2.61

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Port Alexander population
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total households 24 2,419 270,533
Average houshold size 2.08 2.3 2.61
Family households 20 1,455 172,968
Average family size 2.15 2.88 3.23
Married couple family 12 1,008 130,414
Other families 8 447 42,554
Male householder 8 215 15,511
Female householder 0 232 27,043
Non-family households 4 964 97,565
One-person households 4 822 76,856
Male householder 4 555 41,041
Senior (65+) living alone 0 258 11,611
Female householder 0 267 35,815
Senior (65+) living alone 0 99 14,574
Other living arrangements 0 142 20,709

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

74
housing units
Port Alexander 74
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 3,250
Alaska 328,491

Occupancy status

32.4% occupied
Occupied 32.4%
Vacant 67.6%
vacancy rate
Port Alexander 67.6%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 25.6%
Alaska 17.6%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

98.6%
Single family houses
Single family houses
98.6%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
1.4%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1976
Half of houses were built before 1976, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
6.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
0%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
85.1%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
8.2%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 3.9 4.7 4.8
1–3 rooms 40.6% 24.9% 24.7%
4–6 rooms 52.7% 55% 51.6%
7+ rooms 6.8% 20.2% 23.7%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 10.8% 4.9% 6.1%
1 bedroom 14.9% 16.1% 13.4%
2 bedrooms 52.7% 25.5% 25%
3 bedrooms 20.3% 34.4% 35.8%
4+ bedrooms 1.4% 19% 19.8%
At a glance
Median year built 1976 1986 1986
Total housing units 74 3,250 328,491
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

83.3% owners
Renter-occupied 16.7%
Owner-occupied 83.3%
homeownership rate
Port Alexander 83.3%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 70.6%
Alaska 66.8%

Average household size

2.3
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Port Alexander 2.3
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 2.37
Alaska 2.74

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total occupied units 24 2,419 270,533
Year moved in
2020 or later 12.5% 17.9% 27.3%
2010 to 2019 66.7% 32.5% 39.8%
2000 to 2009 8.3% 21% 15.7%
1999 or earlier 12.5% 28.7% 17.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 66.7% 93.9% 94.3%
1.01 to 1.50 33.3% 5.1% 3.4%
1.51 or more 0% 1% 2.3%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 79.2% 10.8% 9%
1 vehicle 0% 34.4% 31.2%
2 vehicles 12.5% 32.6% 36.4%
3 or more vehicles 8.3% 22.2% 23.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 0% 8.9% 51.5%
Electricity 0% 14.8% 14.3%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 50% 39.4% 27.6%
All other fuels 50% 37% 5.8%
No fuel used 0% 0% 0.7%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 4.8% 3.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 50% 3.9% 2.7%
No telephone service available 0% 6.2% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$118,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Port Alexander
$118,800
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
$225,300
Alaska
$352,900

Housing Cost Burden

—%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
* The Census Bureau did not publish housing cost burden for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
—%
Owners without a mortgage
0%
Renters
—%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Property value
Median Value $118,800 $225,300 $352,900
Under $100,000 20% 22.3% 9.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 65% 23.1% 9.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 15% 16% 18.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 27% 41.1%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 9% 19.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 2.6% 1.9%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 0% 29.8% 60.1%
Without a mortgage 100% 70.2% 39.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,845 $2,229
Without a mortgage $220 $426 $690
Gross rent
Median rent $— $964 $1,419

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

18.9%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Port Alexander 18.9%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 14.9%
Alaska 31.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

0%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Port Alexander 0%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 8.2%
Alaska 6.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

13
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
100%
College / Undergraduate
0%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

—%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
* The Census Bureau did not publish college going rate for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Port Alexander
—%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
8.1%
Alaska
20.5%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total enrolled (age 3+) 13 1,166 171,961
Nursery / preschool 0% 8.7% 5.5%
K–12 100% 76.8% 73.7%
Kindergarten 0% 5.2% 4.8%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 53.8% 22.8% 23.2%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 46.2% 22.5% 22.9%
High School: Grades 9–12 0% 26.2% 22.8%
College or graduate school 0% 14.6% 20.8%
College, undergraduate 0% 11.7% 16%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.9% 4.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds —% 8.1% 20.5%
School type
Public school 38.5% 94% 82.5%
Private school 61.5% 6% 17.5%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

37
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college no degree
62.2%
Associates degree
0%
Bachelors degree
18.9%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
* The Census Bureau did not publish education attainment by gender data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
—% · —%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
100% · 0%
Some college no degree
65.2% · 34.8%
Associates degree
—% · —%
Bachelors degree
28.6% · 71.4%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Population (25+) 37 4,113 490,552
Less than 9th grade 0% 1.2% 1.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 7% 4.5%
High school diploma or GED 18.9% 38.8% 28.9%
Some college, no degree 62.2% 30.5% 24%
Associate's degree 0% 7.7% 9.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 18.9% 14.9% 31.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.9% 10% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 0% 5% 11.8%
High School or higher 100% 91.8% 93.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$38,750
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$41,250
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
—%
HS graduate
0%
Some college or associates
13%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $38,750 $41,500 $58,591
Less than high school graduate $— $40,000 $35,441
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $39,500 $44,678
Some college or associate's degree $41,250 $39,216 $54,961
Bachelor's degree $— $55,500 $71,035
Graduate or professional degree $— $87,632 $92,382
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate —% 23% 23%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0% 15.7% 14%
Some college or associate's degree 13% 7.5% 7.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 3.1% 3.3%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

37
residents 16 years and over
Port Alexander 37
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 4,665
Alaska 577,431

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
32.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Port Alexander 32.4%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 56.6%
Alaska 58.6%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

46.5
years ∙ half are younger than 46.5, half older
Port Alexander
46.5
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
41.6
Alaska
38.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

68.2% male
Male 68.2%
Female 31.8%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Port Alexander 31.8
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 42.2
Alaska 44.4

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Port Alexander
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total labor force 22 2,865 383,088
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 5% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 0% 6.4% 10.5%
25 to 29 years 0% 8.7% 11.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 8.7% 12.6%
35 to 44 years 50% 21.9% 22.6%
45 to 54 years 31.8% 18.3% 18%
55 to 59 years 18.2% 12.5% 8%
60 to 64 years 0% 8.5% 6.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 9% 4.9%
75 years and over 0% 1.1% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 68.2% 57.8% 55.6%
Female 31.8% 42.2% 44.4%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

59.5%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Port Alexander
59.5%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
61.4%
Alaska
66.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

62.5%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
53.8%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Port Alexander 53.8%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 58.6%
Alaska 62.5%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Port Alexander
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years —% 48.1% 43.7%
20 to 24 years —% 70.8% 79.5%
25 to 29 years —% 85% 81.5%
30 to 34 years —% 69.1% 82.6%
35 to 44 years 78.6% 91% 83.1%
45 to 54 years 100% 78.5% 82.9%
55 to 59 years 100% 75.4% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 54% 55.8%
65 to 74 years 0% 31.1% 27.7%
75 years and over 0% 9% 8.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 62.5% 63.7% 69.7%
Female 53.8% 58.6% 62.5%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 59.5% 59% 66.2%
Black or African American —% 100% 71.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 57.5% 56%
Asian —% 91.8% 73.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 57.7% 68.9%
Some Other Race —% 87% 74.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 73.1% 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 75% 76.4%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

45.5%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Port Alexander
45.5%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
7.7%
Alaska
5.9%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

46.7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
42.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Port Alexander 46.7%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 8.5%
Alaska 6.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Port Alexander
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 14.1% 14.3%
20 to 24 years —% 18.7% 8.9%
25 to 29 years —% 8.4% 6.4%
30 to 34 years —% 11.3% 5.8%
35 to 44 years 27.3% 5.1% 4.9%
45 to 54 years 42.9% 3.6% 4.9%
55 to 59 years 100% 7.6% 4.4%
60 to 64 years —% 14.8% 5.2%
65 to 74 years —% 0.8% 3.8%
75 years and over —% 0% 6%
By gender
Male 46.7% 8.5% 6.3%
Female 42.9% 6.5% 5.3%
By race, ethnicity
White 45.5% 5.6% 4.3%
Black or African American —% 0% 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 9.6% 14.8%
Asian —% 13.4% 4.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 5.9%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 8.9% 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 0% 5.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

12
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Port Alexander 12
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 2,642
Alaska 338,408
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

0%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Port Alexander 0%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 60%
Alaska 65%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Port Alexander, AK workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 3 workers
are employed in Arts and recreation
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Arts and recreation 66.7%
Transportation and warehousing 33.3%
—%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Arts and recreation employs the most men — 100% of 8 employed male workers
Female
Transportation and warehousing employs the most women — 100% of 4 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Port Alexander
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total employed population 12 2,642 338,408
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 9.1% 1.7%
Mining and logging 0% 2.7% 3%
Construction 0% 4.5% 7.1%
Manufacturing 0% 5.2% 4.1%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.9% 1.6%
Retail trade 0% 10.5% 9.9%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 33.3% 5.4% 7.6%
Utilities 0% 2% 1.6%
Information 0% 0.6% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 0.9% 2.4%
Real estate and leasing 0% 2.5% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 0.6% 5.2%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 0% 2.2% 3.1%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 16.5% 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 0% 12.3% 15.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 66.7% 1.9% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 0% 5.2% 6.4%
Other services 0% 1.6% 4.5%
Government 0% 14.3% 11.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

0% Private
Government 33.3%
Private Employment 0%
Self Employed 66.7%
Private employment (%)
Port Alexander 0%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 45.1%
Alaska 64%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

66.7%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 66.7%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Port Alexander
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Private wage & salary 0% 45.1% 64%
For-profit company employees 0% 36.2% 53.1%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 8.9% 10.9%
Self-employed 66.7% 11.2% 10.2%
Incorporated business 0% 3.4% 3.7%
Unincorporated business 66.7% 7.7% 6.2%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 33.3% 43.7% 25.9%
Local government 0% 31.2% 10.3%
State government 0% 4.3% 8.9%
Federal government 33.3% 8.2% 6.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Port Alexander 0%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 7.4%
Alaska 9.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

—‡ minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
*The Census Bureau did not publish travel time to work data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Mean travel time (minutes)
Port Alexander —‡
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 12.7
Alaska 19.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Port Alexander
Employed residents 16+.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total employed population 12 2,642 338,408
Worked from home 0% 7.4% 9.7%
Drove Alone 0% 53% 65%
Carpooled 0% 15.3% 11.9%
Public transportation 0% 0.5% 1%
Walked 33.3% 18.7% 7.2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 66.7% 5.2% 5.1%
Commuting population 12 2,352 318,886
Mean travel time (minutes) —‡ 12.7 19.4
Less than 5 minutes 0% 30.4% 8.5%
5 to 14 minutes 100% 45.5% 36.4%
15 to 29 minutes 0% 13.3% 37%
30 to 44 minutes 0% 3.3% 9.7%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 2% 3.4%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 4% 2.9%
90 minutes or more 0% 1.6% 2.2%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$—
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
*The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median annual earnings
Port Alexander $—
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area $58,929
Alaska $70,146
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

— ¢
per $1 earned by men
*The Census Bureau did not publish gender earning gap for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
women earning per $1 earned by male
Port Alexander —¢
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 85¢
Alaska 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Port Alexander, AK workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Port Alexander
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings distribution data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Median Earnings $— $58,929 $70,146
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $70,250 $62,521
Mining and logging $— $79,821 $130,919
Construction $— $53,500 $79,469
Manufacturing $— $59,500 $61,635
Wholesale trade $— $39,792 $66,074
Retail trade $— $53,000 $44,986
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $62,353 $71,684
Utilities $— $78,409 $110,692
Information $— $86,875 $83,950
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $40,500 $68,762
Real estate and leasing $— $65,990 $77,530
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $145,250 $90,964
Corporate management $— $— $124,191
Administrative and waste services $— $— $55,039
Education and health services
Educational services $— $63,304 $70,196
Health care and social assistance $— $53,250 $67,119
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $49,167 $54,051
Accommodation and food services $— $26,944 $40,465
Other services $— $53,500 $61,567
Government $— $53,942 $79,452
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$—
Workers in — roles report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish a total adult population (16+) for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top employer types Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Port Alexander
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by employer type data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $— $61,458 $64,616
Not-for-profit employees $— $57,500 $72,391
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $49,583 $86,819
Unincorporated business $— $46,250 $52,622
Government
Local government $— $55,972 $73,124
State government $— $63,056 $73,383
Federal government $— $72,969 $85,058
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Port Alexander, AK workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Port Alexander because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Port Alexander
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by occupation data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Median earnings(Total) $— $58,929 $70,146
Management and business
Management $— $65,625 $92,500
Business and finance $— $63,500 $82,182
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $— $86,838
Architecture and engineering $— $58,125 $117,035
Sciences $— $69,583 $83,505
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $54,861 $65,199
Legal $— $— $99,714
Education, Training and Library $— $60,250 $70,658
Arts, design and media $— $11,719 $61,884
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $116,250 $113,169
Health technicians $— $108,750 $71,840
Healthcare support $— $47,813 $44,174
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $32,500 $63,668
Law enforcement $— $61,375 $93,927
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $41,667 $36,895
Building and grounds cleaning $— $43,036 $42,653
Personal care and service $— $— $35,617
Sales and office
Sales $— $47,768 $54,558
Office and Administrative Support $— $48,542 $54,947
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $63,875 $37,753
Construction and extraction $— $68,385 $79,010
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $78,750 $77,055
Production and transportation
Production $— $58,500 $60,362
Transportation $— $61,324 $73,423
Material moving $— $49,375 $45,266
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$57,813
Median household income in Port Alexander
Median household income (USD)
Port Alexander
$57,813
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
$61,156
Alaska
$92,788
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Port Alexander, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,138
Per capita income in Port Alexander
Per capita income (USD)
Port Alexander
$27,138
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
$36,507
Alaska
$46,573
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Port Alexander, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$58,304
Average household income in Port Alexander
Avg household income (USD)
Port Alexander
$58,304
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
$81,671
Alaska
$118,985
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Port Alexander, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$58,304
Mean household income
$57,813
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Port Alexander $491
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area $20,515
Alaska $26,197
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Port Alexander
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Port Alexander and peer geographies.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total households 24 2,419 270,533
Median household income $57,813 $61,156 $92,788
Mean household income $58,304 $81,671 $118,985
Mean-median gap $491 $20,515 $26,197
Family households 20 1,455 172,968
Median family income $53,438 $78,073 $112,321
Mean family income $60,075 $95,307 $138,272
Mean-median gap $6,637 $17,234 $25,951
Non-family households 4 964 97,565
Median non-family income $— $41,222 $59,702
Mean non-family income $— $55,430 $77,652
Mean-median gap $— $14,208 $17,950
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,138 $36,507 $46,573
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

79.2%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Port Alexander
79.2%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
76.1%
Alaska
81.3%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
20.8% of households (5) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $—
SSI (disability)
0% of households (0) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
0% of households (0) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
* The Census Bureau did not publish transfer income data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Port Alexander
Share of households receiving each income type
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total households 24 2,419 270,533
Wage-based income
With earnings 79% 76% 81%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 21% 36% 26%
Average social security income $— $21,477 $22,327
Retirement income 8% 21% 24%
Average retirement income $— $25,010 $43,935
SSI (Supplemental security) 0% 5% 4%
Average SSI income $— $12,683 $11,583
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 0% 16% 10%
Cash assistance 0% 8% 6%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$53,438
Family households earn $53,438, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$57,813
Family households
$53,438
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$—
Married-couple families earn $—, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$53,438
Married-couple families
$—
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Port Alexander
Median household and family income by household size in Port Alexander, compared with peer geographies.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Total households 24 2,419 270,533
Household income by size
1-person $— $35,300 $49,360
2-person $38,438 $67,419 $103,329
3-person $— $80,000 $120,031
4-person $— $98,393 $139,474
5-person $— $109,107 $131,510
6-person $— $78,750 $122,752
7-person or more $— $109,091 $112,803
Total families 20 1,455 172,968
Family income by size
2-person $38,438 $65,341 $102,190
3-person $— $66,375 $113,448
4-person $— $98,512 $139,246
5-person $— $109,091 $125,761
6-person $— $84,583 $124,263
7-person or more $— $107,778 $107,630
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
45.8%
$50K - $100K
41.6%
$100K - $150K
12.5%
$150K - $200K
0%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

12.5%
of all households, 3 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Port Alexander 12.5%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 28.9%
Alaska 46.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Port Alexander
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Port Alexander, compared with peer geographies.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Median household income $57,813 $61,156 $92,788
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 0% 4.8% 3.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 2.7% 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 8.8% 5.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.5% 9.6% 4.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 33.3% 11.8% 8.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 33.3% 21.9% 14.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.3% 11.5% 13.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 16.6% 19.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 0% 7.6% 12%
$200,000 or more 0% 4.7% 14.6%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 12.5% 25.9% 16.1%
Share below $75,000 79.1% 59.6% 39.7%
Share above $100,000 12.5% 28.9% 46.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.23
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Port Alexander 0.23
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 0.43
Alaska 0.43
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Port Alexander
$—
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
$192,608
Alaska
$279,782
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Port Alexander
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $38,625 $27,388 $41,904
Lower 20% $41,625 $52,482 $75,242
Middle 20% $58,563 $75,913 $113,458
Upper 20% $92,750 $125,393 $174,027
Top 5% threshold $111,500 $195,025 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $16,543 $22,141
Lower 20% $— $40,050 $58,597
Middle 20% $— $62,391 $93,515
Upper 20% $— $96,764 $140,891
Top 20% $— $192,608 $279,782
Top 5% $— $308,573 $464,476
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 4.06% 3.72%
Lower 20% —% 9.81% 9.85%
Middle 20% —% 15.28% 15.72%
Upper 20% —% 23.69% 23.68%
Top 20% —% 47.16% 47.03%
Top 5% —% 18.89% 19.52%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 24 White households (100% of all households), the median household income is $57,813.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Port Alexander
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Alaska.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
All Residents $57,813 $61,156 $92,788
White $57,813 $63,438 $100,819
Black or African American $— $— $73,726
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $60,536 $60,737
Asian $— $— $93,199
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $81,393
Some Other Race $— $— $82,920
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $59,222 $91,053
Hispanic or Latino $— $54,821 $79,360
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6%
6% of residents, or 3 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Port Alexander
6%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
12.7%
Alaska
10.1%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

—%
—% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
*The Census Bureau did not publish working poor data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
% full-time workers in poverty
Port Alexander
—%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
2.3%
Alaska
1.7%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Port Alexander
0%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
17.1%
Alaska
12.2%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Port Alexander
0%
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
6.4%
Alaska
8.3%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
Overall poverty rate 6% 12.7% 10.1%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 17.1% 12.2%
Under 5 years —% 21.6% 14.8%
5 to 17 years 0% 15.6% 11.2%
18 to 64 years 10.3% 13.4% 9.7%
18 to 34 years —% 13.8% 11.4%
35 to 64 years 10.3% 13.2% 8.7%
65 years and over 0% 6.4% 8.3%
Poverty by sex
Male 0% 12.7% 9.7%
Female 17.6% 12.8% 10.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round —% 2.3% 1.7%
Worked part time or part year 0% 11.7% 11.7%
Did not work 27.3% 21.1% 18.8%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

0%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
0%
Family
0%
Nonfamily
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

0%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
0%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Port Alexander
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 8.7% 6.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 19.2% 9.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.1% 8.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 8.3% 4.8%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.8% 5.3%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 16.2% 14.8%
Householder under 25 years —% 3.8% 19%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 12.9% 10%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 27.3% 19.6%
Householder 65 years and over —% 8.6% 13.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Port Alexander due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
6% of White residents, or 3 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Port Alexander
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Port Alexander and peer geographies.
Port Alexander Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Alaska
All Residents 6% 12.7% 10.1%
White 6% 7.6% 7.1%
Black or African American —% 35.7% 14.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 16.5% 22.9%
Asian —% 4.1% 7.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 28.9% 18.6%
Some Other Race —% 33.3% 11%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 17.4% 10%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 16.4% 11%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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