1st Advantage MortgageHoonah-Angoon Census Area households have a median income of $61,406 and median rent of $1,014 a month (ACS 2020 to 2024). Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Alaska before sharing details.
On this page
- A quick profile of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- How Hoonah-Angoon Census Area residents earn a living
- How much Hoonah-Angoon Census Area households make
- Renting and owning in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Hoonah-Angoon Census Area towns compared
- Neighboring counties at a glance
- Budget math at the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area median
- What the numbers mean for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area borrowers
- People and households in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Lender oversight for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Before you sign
- More guides for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Frequently asked questions
A quick profile of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Roughly 2,311 residents live in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, 23rd by population among the state's 30 counties and county equivalents. Land area is 6,560 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 0 per square mile. Under the July 2023 OMB definitions, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is not part of any metropolitan area. Hoonah is the biggest of its 9 Census places, at roughly 862 people (37% of the county total). Because Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is small, the survey's margins of error are wide; treat the numbers as approximate.
How Hoonah-Angoon Census Area residents earn a living
The biggest employer of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area residents, by industry, is public administration at 18% of workers, followed by agriculture, forestry and mining (13%). Agriculture, forestry and mining stands out: 13% of workers here, versus 5% statewide. ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 15.8% in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. About 35% drive to work alone and 3% have trips of 45 minutes or more. 28.6% of households have no vehicle.
| Where residents work | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Difference from Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 18.2% | +6.2 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 13.5% | +8.8 pts |
| Education and health care | 13.0% | -11.5 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 10.5% | +1.3 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 9.6% | +1.3 pts |
| Retail trade | 9.4% | -0.5 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
How much Hoonah-Angoon Census Area households make
The median household income in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is $61,406; statewide it is $92,788, so Hoonah-Angoon Census Area runs 34% below Alaska as a whole. That places it 27th among Alaska's 30 county-level areas.
| Households earning | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | +/- vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 28.1% | +12.0 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 43.4% | +6.1 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 23.6% | -8.3 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | -9.8 pts |
Some 28% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 28% have six-figure incomes. The poverty rate is 14.2%, 4 points higher than the state's 10.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.430 (0 is perfect equality). Income from any regular source can count, including Social Security, pensions and disability benefits, as long as you can document it.
Renting and owning in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
A typical Hoonah-Angoon Census Area rental runs $1,014 a month including utilities, which is 29% below Alaska. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 42% of renter households here. With a median value of $262,800, a typical Hoonah-Angoon Census Area house costs 4.3 times what the median household earns in a year. Owners occupy 72% of homes. Half the housing stock was built before 1984.
| Cost | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska figure | Median county, U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,014/mo | $1,419/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $262,800 | $352,900 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 72% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 42% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 22% | 29% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 4.3% | 3.9% | n/a |
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area towns compared
9 Census places fall mainly inside Hoonah-Angoon Census Area; the 9 biggest are below. They account for 2,267 residents, leaving about 2% of the county in unincorporated, unnamed areas. No Hoonah-Angoon Census Area place has a separate guide yet; this county page serves all 9.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoonah | city | 862 | $80,500 | $1,316 | 25 mi |
| Gustavus | city | 594 | $63,558 | $900 | 6 mi |
| Angoon | city | 480 | $45,288 | $722 | 84 mi |
| Tenakee Springs | city | 163 | $54,375 | $513 | 50 mi |
| Klukwan | CDP | 82 | $23,542 | $608 | 69 mi |
| Pelican | city | 58 | $63,500 | $950 | 33 mi |
| Elfin Cove | CDP | 28 | n/a | n/a | 26 mi |
| Game Creek | CDP | 0 | n/a | n/a | 28 mi |
| Whitestone Logging Camp | CDP | 0 | n/a | n/a | 29 mi |
A CDP is a named community without its own municipal government.
Neighboring counties at a glance
The six counties whose centers lie closest to Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's, from 49 to 195 miles away. Income ranges from $75,125 in Petersburg Borough to $101,727 in Sitka City and Borough; all six of these neighbors top Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's median.
| County | Miles | Median household income | Median rent | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | - | $61,406 | $1,014/mo | 72% |
| Haines Borough, AK | 49 mi | $86,927 | $1,087/mo | 78% |
| Juneau City and Borough, AK | 62 mi | $101,661 | $1,444/mo | 64% |
| Skagway Municipality, AK | 82 mi | $81,136 | $1,280/mo | 71% |
| Sitka City and Borough, AK | 86 mi | $101,727 | $1,341/mo | 62% |
| Petersburg Borough, AK | 139 mi | $75,125 | $950/mo | 66% |
| Yakutat City and Borough, AK | 195 mi | $85,000 | $1,330/mo | 56% |
Budget math at the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area median
Here is the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area median household run through a simple DTI check. Your numbers will differ.
- Start: $5,117 gross per month ($61,406 / 12)
- Less median rent of $1,014, which is 20% of it
- $777: what a 35% ratio leaves once rent is paid
- With a 45% ceiling, about $1,289 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area's.
What the numbers mean for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area borrowers
Based on the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- Uninsured care. 19% lack coverage here; nonprofit hospitals must publish an assistance policy, so ask for it first (guide).
- Retirees. At a median age of 50.0, many borrowers here rely on award letters as proof of income; favor no prepayment penalty.
- Debt consolidation. One fixed payment can save money only if the written APR and fees beat what you pay now (guide).
People and households in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
College graduates make up 25% of the adult population. 19.0% of residents have no health coverage.
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.0 | 35.8 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.6% | 31.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 6.0% | 6.4% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 19.0% | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 28.6% | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 14.2% | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 15.8% | 5.9% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Hoonah-Angoon Census Area workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 78.0% |
| 15 to 29 min | 10.5% |
| 30 to 44 min | 8.1% |
| 45 to 59 min | 1.2% |
| 60+ min | 2.3% |
Lender oversight for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
No county office licenses personal lenders. For Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, check the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. More on Alaska: Alaska personal loans.
Before you sign
A short checklist for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area borrowers:
- Price the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- Verify the Alaska license before giving out your Social Security number.
- Pick the shortest term whose payment still fits.
More guides for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
For statewide rules and data, see the Alaska guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area earn?
The median is $61,406; 28% earn $100,000 or more and 28% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
What do renters pay in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area?
$1,014 a month at the median, about 20% of median household income.
I own my home in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. Personal loan or HELOC?
A HELOC uses the house as collateral; a personal loan usually does not. With 72% of homes owner-occupied here, many readers can compare both in writing.
Does this page cover Hoonah?
Yes, along with the other 8 Census places in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, such as Gustavus, Angoon, Tenakee Springs.
Will a Hoonah-Angoon Census Area address affect my match?
Beyond confirming Alaska as your state, no. Your answers about amount, credit, income and payments are all that count.