Haines Borough, Alaska

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Haines Borough
Borough
Lighthouse on Eldred Rock, Alaska.jpg
Lighthouse on Eldred Rock island.
Map of Alaska highlighting Haines Borough.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
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Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 59°10′N135°26′W / 59.16°N 135.44°W / 59.16; -135.44
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Alaska.svg  Alaska
FoundedAugust 29, 1968 [1]
Named for Haines
Area
 • Total2,726 sq mi (7,060 km2)
 • Land2,319 sq mi (6,010 km2)
 • Water407 sq mi (1,050 km2)  14.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,056
 • Density0.75/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 2,080, [2] down from 2,508 in 2010. [3]

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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

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970 1,504—
1980 1,68011.7%
1990 2,11726.0%
2000 2,39213.0%
2010 2,5084.8%
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

The borough's 2002 consolidation eliminated its sole remaining incorporated city, Haines, which became a census-designated place (CDP). The following are the CDPs located within the borough:

Politics

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

United States presidential election results for Haines Borough, Alaska [10]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 98637.55%1,57960.13%612.32%
2016 65640.72%72044.69%23514.59%
2012 62547.71%59545.42%906.87%
2008 78751.00%58537.91%17111.08%
2004 56154.68%42040.94%454.39%
2000 74155.26%33925.28%26119.46%
1996 68445.57%50733.78%31020.65%
1992 46333.38%52237.64%40228.98%
1988 51256.26%35939.45%394.29%
1984 67263.58%30228.57%837.85%
1980 47566.43%14219.86%9813.71%
1976 33761.16%18233.03%325.81%
1972 33569.79%12225.42%234.79%
1968 23150.00%15533.55%7616.45%
1964 7423.20%24576.80%00.00%
1960 15255.27%12344.73%00.00%

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References

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  2. ↑ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "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.
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  7. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
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