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Whale Pass, AK
City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
Population
54
Land area
19.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
0
Whale Pass and its ZIP codes
Whale Pass at a glance
- Whale Pass is about 2.1 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Whale Pass, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. PPP loans are for Whale Pass.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Whale Pass, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
69
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
60° / 31°F
82.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whale Pass, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Whale Pass
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coffman CoveCity | 14 mi | 10.9 |
| Naukati BayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Edna BayCity | 21 mi | 21.1 |
| Port ProtectionCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| Point BakerCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whale Pass, AK in?
- Whale Pass is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Whale Pass, AK?
- About 54 people live in Whale Pass, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whale Pass?
- Nearby places include Coffman Cove (14 mi), Naukati Bay (15 mi), Edna Bay (21 mi), Port Protection (23 mi), Point Baker (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023