Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area

Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska


In AK panhandle, north of the Alexander Archipelago. Created from the remainder of the former Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon Census Area when the new Yakutat City and Borough was created effective September 22, 1992. Name Origin: For the towns that define its northern, western and eastern extent.

Area (sq mi):: 11376.73 (land 7896.48; water 3480.25) Population per square mile: 0.40
Population 2005: 3,126 State rank: 21 Population change: 2000-20005 -9.00%; 1990-2000 -6.60% Population 2000: 3,436 (White 57.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.80%; Asian 0.40%; Other 41.30%). Foreign born: 2.00%. Median age: 37.80
Income 2000: per capita $19,974; median household $40,879; Population below poverty level: 12.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $29,104-$34,508
Unemployment (2004): 13.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.80% Median travel time to work: 12.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 10.60%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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