The Town FilesPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
5,715 people. The median home is worth $225,300 (typical Alaska town: $289,500) and the median household earns $61,156.
Towns in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla | 1,454 | $167,600 | $72,279 | 40.6 |
| Craig | 1,036 | $289,500 | $67,778 | 45.5 |
| Klawock | 720 | $263,100 | $57,344 | 47.3 |
| Kake | 543 | $124,600 | $52,159 | 38.3 |
People and housing
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Typical Alaska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,300 | $289,500 |
| Median rent | $964 | $1,146 |
| Median household income | $61,156 | $78,155 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 11.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,111 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,711 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 67 storm events in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has been included in 2 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2024 | Mud/Landslide | DR-4767: Severe Storm, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4533: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).