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Hoonah, AK
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
Population
862
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
147
ZIP codes
0
Hoonah and its ZIP codes
Hoonah at a glance
- Hoonah is about 114 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,500 a year, 13% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,400 (7% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,316 a month.
Local data for Hoonah, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hoonah, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,500
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$329,400
Median rent
$1,316/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
7.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (87), Mexican Americans (86), Irish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. PPP loans are for Hoonah.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,807
1,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.9M
FY 2026, $13,894 per person
How people get to work
Hoonah, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone33.0%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit10.8%
- Walked40.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 7.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hoonah, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
59
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
65° / 27°F
65.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hoonah, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Hoonah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Whitestone Logging CampCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 11 |
| Game CreekCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Excursion InletCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 56.4 |
| Tenakee SpringsCity | 24 mi | 13.1 |
| GustavusCity | 24 mi | 36.4 |
| Elfin CoveCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 168.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hoonah, AK in?
- Hoonah is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Hoonah, AK?
- About 862 people live in Hoonah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hoonah?
- Nearby places include Whitestone Logging Camp (4.2 mi), Game Creek (4.7 mi), Excursion Inlet (22 mi), Tenakee Springs (24 mi), Gustavus (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023