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Klawock, AK

City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.

Population

749

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,100

ZIP codes

0

Klawock and its ZIP codes

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Klawock at a glance

  • Klawock is about 854 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,344, 38% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,100 (25% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,005 a month.

Local data for Klawock, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Klawock, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,344

Poverty rate

19.1%

Median home value

$263,100

Median rent

$1,005/mo

Homeownership

63.6%

Bachelor's or higher

13.2%

Median age

47.3

Average commute

15.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (79), German Americans (67), Norwegian Americans (27).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. PPP loans are for Klawock.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.2%

Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,379

2,131 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,996

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$101M

FY 2026, $17,590 per person

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Klawock, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.3%
  • Carpooled12.6%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked17.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
  • Worked from home3.5%

Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Klawock, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

69

Countywide, mostly high wind

July high / Jan low

63° / 31°F

89.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Klawock, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

21.2%

U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

Cities near Klawock

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CraigCity4.8 mi6.7
HollisCensus-designated place15 mi65.1
Naukati BayCensus-designated place23 mi4.8
Thorne BayCity24 mi26.7
KasaanCity26 mi6.1
HydaburgCity26 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Klawock, AK in?
Klawock is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Klawock, AK?
About 749 people live in Klawock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Klawock?
Nearby places include Craig (4.8 mi), Hollis (15 mi), Naukati Bay (23 mi), Thorne Bay (24 mi), Kasaan (26 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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