Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area vs Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
A side-by-side comparison of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area: population, income, housing, and more.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area are counties in Alaska. This page compares them across population, income, housing, education, commuting, and how each has changed since 2019.
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has the higher population (5,730 vs 5,271 in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area). Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has the higher median household income ($59,079 vs $52,642 in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area). Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has the higher median home value ($221,800 vs $87,800 in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area).
Population, income & housing
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,730 | 5,271 |
| Median age | 43.7 yrs | 37.3 yrs |
| Median household income | $59,079 | $52,642 |
| Median home value | $221,800 | $87,800 |
| Median gross rent | $915 | $893 |
| Housing units | 3,237 | 3,958 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.6% | 70.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% | 6.5% |
Trends (ACS 5-year, 2019–2023)
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,407 → 5,730 (-10.6%) | 5,377 → 5,271 (-2.0%) |
| Median household income | $52,379 → $59,079 (+12.8%) | $41,413 → $52,642 (+27.1%) |
| Median home value | $174,900 → $221,800 (+26.8%) | $76,500 → $87,800 (+14.8%) |
| Median gross rent | $783 → $915 (+16.9%) | $741 → $893 (+20.5%) |
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Age & race/ethnicity
Age distribution (share)
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| 5 to 17 | 16.2% | 19.7% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.1% | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.0% | 10.5% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.6% | 13.8% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| 75 and over | 5.8% | 5.5% |
Race & ethnicity (share)
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 43.8% | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 36.6% | 65.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% | 2.1% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
Share of adults 25+
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| High school graduate | 38.8% | 39.4% |
| Some college or associate's | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.0% | 4.1% |
Commute to work
How workers get to work (share)
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.8% | 30.7% |
| Carpooled | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Walked | 19.6% | 37.7% |
| Bicycle | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Other means | 3.4% | 16.1% |
Housing
Units in structure (share)
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 66.8% | 95.6% |
| 1-unit, attached | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| 2 to 4 units | 7.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 to 19 units | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| 20 or more units | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Mobile home & other | 20.2% | 1.3% |
Poverty & households
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 15.1% | 20.8% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.07 |
| Mean commute (minutes) | 12 | 10 |
| Median year structure built | 1986 | 1985 |
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