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Haines, AK
Census-designated place in Haines Borough, Alaska.
Population
1,757
Land area
13.3sq mi
People per sq mi
133
ZIP codes
0
Haines and its ZIP codes
Haines at a glance
- Haines is about 103 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
- Households here earn a median of $86,719 a year, 7% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,700 (20% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,087 a month.
Local data for Haines, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Haines, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,719
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$282,700
Median rent
$1,087/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (296), Norwegian Americans (97), Italian Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Haines Borough. PPP loans are for Haines.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,569
1,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,738
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.4M
FY 2026, $23,261 per person
How people get to work
Haines, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Haines, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
51
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
9
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 18°F
63.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Haines, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Haines
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mud BayCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 12.1 |
| LutakCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 127 |
| SkagwayCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| KlukwanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Covenant LifeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 27.1 |
| Mosquito LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 77.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Haines, AK in?
- Haines is in Haines Borough, Alaska.
- What is the population of Haines, AK?
- About 1,757 people live in Haines, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Haines?
- Nearby places include Mud Bay (7.9 mi), Lutak (10 mi), Skagway (16 mi), Klukwan (18 mi), Covenant Life (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023