Haines Borough, Alaska
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,392 people, 991 households, and 654 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
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was 0,88 people per square mile (0,34/km²). There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 0,52 per square mile (0,20/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 82.53% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 11.50% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.71% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% from other races
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, and 4.64% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 991 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 30.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.10 males.
Transportation "hub"
Haines Alaska is one of the northern stops on the Alaska Marine HighwayAlaska Marine Highway
The Alaska Marine Highway or the Alaska Marine Highway System is a ferry service operated by the government of the U.S. state of Alaska. It has its headquarters in Ketchikan, Alaska....
. Many people who travel in winter travel to Haines by ferry to avert travelling the Alcan Highway (Alaska Highway).
Items of interest
Around November of each year, eagles descend in mass to feast on one of the salmon runs. Many photographers come to attain easily-accessible photos of eagles.Cities and towns
- Covenant LifeCovenant Life, AlaskaCovenant Life is a census-designated place in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 102. It is a community of people with common religious beliefs, with a panel of church elders who set policy for the community's common church, K-12 school, and private 4-year...
- Excursion InletExcursion Inlet, AlaskaExcursion Inlet is a census-designated place in Haines Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 10 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Excursion Inlet is located at ....
- HainesHaines, AlaskaHaines is a census-designated place in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population of the area was 1,811. Haines was formerly a city but no longer has a municipal government...
- LutakLutak, AlaskaLutak is a census-designated place in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 39 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lutak is located at ....
- Mosquito LakeMosquito Lake, AlaskaMosquito Lake is a census-designated place in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 221.-Geography:Mosquito Lake is located at ....
- Mud BayMud Bay, AlaskaMud Bay is a census-designated place in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 137.-Geography:Mud Bay is located at ....
See also
- List of airports in the Haines Borough
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, AlaskaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, AlaskaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, Alaska.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States...