1st Advantage MortgageIn Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, the typical household earns $61,156 a year and the typical rent is $964. A loan makes sense only if its total cost beats your alternatives and the payment fits your budget. Check the lender's Alaska license first.
On this page
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area at a glance
- Paychecks and income spread in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Jobs and commutes in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area housing compared with Alaska
- The counties around Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- The communities that make up Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- Who lives in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, in numbers
- Borrowing situations common in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
- What a median Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area budget can carry
- Checking a lender's license in Alaska
- Before you sign
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area at a glance
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is home to about 5,715 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey, which makes it the 16th most populous of 30 county-level areas in Alaska. It covers 5,268 square miles of land, or about 1 people per square mile. Under the July 2023 OMB definitions, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is not part of any metropolitan area. Of the 16 Census places inside Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Metlakatla leads by population with about 1,235; 10 of the 16 are incorporated. Small populations mean wide margins of error, so read every Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area figure on this page as a rough guide.
Paychecks and income spread in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is $61,156; statewide it is $92,788, so Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area runs 34% below Alaska as a whole. In the state ranking that is 28th of 30.
| Households earning | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | +/- vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 25.9% | +9.8 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 45.2% | +8.0 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 24.1% | -7.8 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | -9.9 pts |
The spread is wide: 29% of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area households make $100,000 or more, and 26% make less than $35,000. Census counts 12.7% of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area residents in poverty, against 10.1% across Alaska. Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.429 here. If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area median.
Jobs and commutes in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
By the Census industry count, 29% of employed Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area residents work in education and health care and 14% in public administration. Agriculture, forestry and mining stands out: 12% of workers here, versus 5% statewide. ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 7.7% in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Long commutes are the exception here: 8% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. Only 10.8% of homes here go without a vehicle.
| Top industries | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area share | +/- vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 28.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Public administration | 14.3% | +2.4 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 11.8% | +7.1 pts |
| Retail trade | 10.5% | +0.6 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 7.5% | -1.7 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 7.1% | -1.2 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area housing compared with Alaska
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $964 in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area versus $1,419 statewide. 30% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 16% spend half or more. With a median value of $225,300, a typical Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area house costs 3.7 times what the median household earns in a year. 71% of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area households own their home and 29% rent.
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $964/mo | $1,419/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $225,300 | $352,900 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 30% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 24% | 29% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 17.5% | 3.9% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 26% | 18% | n/a |
The counties around Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Wrangell City and Borough is closest, 56 miles from center to center; the sixth, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, is 214 miles off. Income ranges from $61,406 in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area to $101,727 in Sitka City and Borough; all six of these neighbors top Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area's median.
| Adjacent area | How far | HH income (median) | Rent (median) | Owner share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | - | $61,156 | $964/mo | 71% |
| Wrangell City and Borough, AK | 56 mi | $63,750 | $993/mo | 59% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK | 82 mi | $92,885 | $1,505/mo | 69% |
| Petersburg Borough, AK | 99 mi | $75,125 | $950/mo | 66% |
| Sitka City and Borough, AK | 134 mi | $101,727 | $1,341/mo | 62% |
| Juneau City and Borough, AK | 190 mi | $101,661 | $1,444/mo | 64% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK | 214 mi | $61,406 | $1,014/mo | 72% |
The communities that make up Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
The table lists the 14 largest of 16 Census places in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, by population. Together all 16 hold about 5,255 people, so roughly 8% of residents live outside any named place. Among places of 500 or more people, median income runs from $52,159 in Kake to $72,279 in Metlakatla. Rent is cheapest in Metlakatla ($775) and steepest in Craig ($1,137). None of the 16 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Community | Type | Residents | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla | CDP | 1,235 | $72,279 | $775 | 74 mi |
| Craig | city | 1,131 | $67,778 | $1,137 | 14 mi |
| Klawock | city | 749 | $57,344 | $1,005 | 9 mi |
| Kake | city | 624 | $52,159 | $1,016 | 94 mi |
| Thorne Bay | city | 519 | $61,250 | $950 | 24 mi |
| Hydaburg | city | 375 | $46,875 | $669 | 36 mi |
| Coffman Cove | city | 269 | $62,917 | $1,479 | 25 mi |
| Hollis | CDP | 66 | $66,645 | n/a | 21 mi |
| Naukati Bay | CDP | 66 | n/a | n/a | 13 mi |
| Whale Pass | city | 54 | $34,821 | n/a | 28 mi |
| Kasaan | city | 51 | n/a | $925 | 31 mi |
| Port Alexander | city | 50 | $57,813 | n/a | 69 mi |
| Port Protection | CDP | 27 | n/a | n/a | 48 mi |
| Edna Bay | city | 25 | $46,250 | n/a | 28 mi |
CDP: census-designated place, an unincorporated community mapped for statistics.
Who lives in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, in numbers
College graduates make up 15% of the adult population. 17.0% of residents have no health coverage.
| Residents | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | Middle U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 35.8 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% | 31.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 8.2% | 6.4% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 17.0% | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 10.8% | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 12.7% | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 7.7% | 5.9% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 75.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 13.3% |
| 30 to 44 min | 3.3% |
| 45 to 59 min | 2.0% |
| 60+ min | 5.6% |
Borrowing situations common in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
What the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area figures suggest, and what to check first:
- Health costs. With 17% of the county uninsured, an interest-free hospital payment plan usually beats a loan (medical bills).
- 18% mobile homes. Many are not titled as real estate, so home-equity options may not apply; an unsecured loan is the usual route.
- Debt consolidation. One fixed payment can save money only if the written APR and fees beat what you pay now (guide).
What a median Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area budget can carry
Here is the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area median household run through a simple DTI check. Your numbers will differ.
- Start: $5,096 gross per month ($61,156 / 12)
- Rent at the median, $964, takes 19% of that
- At 43%, room after rent is $1,227 a month
Two-income households and single earners in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area land in very different places on this math, so run it for your own budget.
Checking a lender's license in Alaska
No county office licenses personal lenders. For Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, check the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities. Federal complaints: consumerfinance.gov. The Alaska guide covers state rules in more detail.
Before you sign
A short checklist for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area borrowers:
- Write down what the expense costs; a smaller loan costs less.
- Compare the total repaid on every offer, not just the payment.
- Verify the Alaska license before giving out your Social Security number.
- Lock paid-off cards after consolidating so balances stay at zero.
Related local guides
The Alaska guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area a high-income county?
Its $61,156 median ranks 28th of 30 Alaska counties and compares with $65,681 for the median U.S. county.
How does Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area rent compare with Alaska?
$964 locally versus $1,419 for the state, 32% below.
Which towns does the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area guide cover?
Every community in the county, unincorporated areas included. The largest of its 16 Census places: Metlakatla, Craig, Klawock, Kake, Thorne Bay.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area or elsewhere in Alaska, the same rules apply.
Who regulates personal lenders for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area residents?
The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities licenses consumer lenders in Alaska; the CFPB takes complaints about any lender, and the FTC wants to hear about fee-first offers.