Haines Borough, Alaska

Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,080,[2] down from 2,508 in 2010.[3]

Haines Borough
Borough
Lighthouse on Eldred Rock island.
Lighthouse on Eldred Rock island.
Map of Alaska highlighting Haines Borough
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Map of the United States highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 59°10′N 135°26′W
Country United States
State Alaska
FoundedAugust 29, 1968[1]
Named forHaines
Area
 • Total2,726 sq mi (7,060 km2)
 • Land2,319 sq mi (6,010 km2)
 • Water407 sq mi (1,050 km2)  14.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,056
 • Density0.75/sq mi (0.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.hainesborough.us

Geography

The borough has a total area of 2,726 square miles (7,060 km2), of which 2,319 square miles (6,010 km2) is land and 407 square miles (1,050 km2) (14.9%) is water.[4]

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19701,504—
19801,68011.7%
19902,11726.0%
20002,39213.0%
20102,5084.8%
20202,056−18.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1900-1990[6] 1990-2000[7]
2010-2020[3]

At the 2000 census there were 2,392 people, 991 households, and 654 families living in the borough. The population density was 0.88 people per square mile (0.34 people/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, 0.13% Black or African American, 11.50% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 4.64% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[8] Of the 991 households 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 27.10% of households were one person and 7.20% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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

Haines is one of the northern stops on the Alaska Marine Highway. Many people who travel in winter travel to Haines by ferry to avoid travelling the "Alcan", or Alaska Highway. Haines is also accessible by air service from neighboring Juneau, Alaska.

Items of interest

Around November of each year, thousands of eagles descend en masse to feast on one of the salmon runs. Many photographers come to attain easily accessible photos of eagles.

Communities

The borough's 2002 consolidation eliminated its sole remaining incorporated city, Haines, which became a census-designated place (CDP). The following are the CDPs located within the borough:

Politics

In four presidential elections since 1960 has the Democratic candidate carried Haines Borough: in 1964, 1992, 2016, and in 2020. Joe Biden in 2020 carried the borough by the largest margin since 1964.

United States presidential election results for Haines Borough, Alaska[9]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 986 37.55% 1,579 60.13% 61 2.32%
2016 656 40.72% 720 44.69% 235 14.59%
2012 625 47.71% 595 45.42% 90 6.87%
2008 787 51.00% 585 37.91% 171 11.08%
2004 561 54.68% 420 40.94% 45 4.39%
2000 741 55.26% 339 25.28% 261 19.46%
1996 684 45.57% 507 33.78% 310 20.65%
1992 463 33.38% 522 37.64% 402 28.98%
1988 512 56.26% 359 39.45% 39 4.29%
1984 672 63.58% 302 28.57% 83 7.85%
1980 475 66.43% 142 19.86% 98 13.71%
1976 337 61.16% 182 33.03% 32 5.81%
1972 335 69.79% 122 25.42% 23 4.79%
1968 231 50.00% 155 33.55% 76 16.45%
1964 74 23.20% 245 76.80% 0 0.00%
1960 152 55.27% 123 44.73% 0 0.00%

See also

References
  1. "Alaska: Individual County Chronologies". Newberry Library. 2009. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
  2. "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  6. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  7. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  9. Elections, RRH. "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.

59.16°N 135.44°W / 59.16; -135.44

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