Haines Borough, Alaska

Haines Borough
Borough
Lighthouse on Eldred Rock island.
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 59°10′N135°26′W / 59.16°N 135.44°W / 59.16; -135.44
Country	United States
State	Alaska
Founded	August 29, 1968 [1]
Named for	Haines
Area
• Total	2,726 sq mi (7,060 km2)
• Land	2,319 sq mi (6,010 km2)
• Water	407 sq mi (1,050 km2)  14.9%
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,056
• Estimate  (2023)	2,070
• Density	0.75/sq mi (0.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC−9 (Alaska)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional district	At-large
Website	www.hainesborough.us

Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,056, ^[2] down from 2,508 in 2010. ^[3]

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

• Municipality of Skagway Borough, Alaska – northeast
• Juneau City and Borough, Alaska – southeast
• Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska – south, west
• Stikine Region, British Columbia – northwest, east

National protected area

• Tongass National Forest (part)
  • Endicott River Wilderness

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	1,504		—
1980	1,680		11.7%
1990	2,117		26.0%
2000	2,392		13.0%
2010	2,508		4.8%
2020	2,056		−18.0%
2023 (est.)	2,070	[5]	0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 1900-1990 [7] 1990-2000 [8] 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. ^[9] 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

Census-designated places

• Covenant Life
• Excursion Inlet
• Haines (Borough seat)
• Lutak
• Mosquito Lake
• Mud Bay

Politics

In five presidential elections since 1960 has the Democratic candidate carried Haines Borough: 1964, 1992, 2016, 2020, and 2024. Joe Biden in 2020 carried the borough by the largest margin since 1964.

United States presidential election results for Haines Borough, Alaska ^{[10] [11]}

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	791	44.09%	908	50.61%	95	5.30%
2020	700	40.82%	968	56.44%	47	2.74%
2016	611	41.76%	634	43.34%	218	14.90%
2012	625	47.71%	595	45.42%	90	6.87%
2008	785	51.24%	696	45.43%	51	3.33%
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

• Alaska portal

• List of airports in the Haines Borough
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, Alaska
• Gold Rush: White Water

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. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
7. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
8. "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.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.
10. "Hains Borough, Alaska results". Daves Redistricting. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
11. Elections, RRH. "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.

External links

• Official website
• Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau

59°10′N135°26′W / 59.16°N 135.44°W / 59.16; -135.44