Haines Borough, Alaska
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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]
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
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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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
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.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 986 | 37.55% | 1,579 | 60.13% | 61 | 2.32% |
2016 | 656 | 40.72% | 720 | 44.69% | 235 | 14.59% |
2012 | 625 | 47.71% | 595 | 45.42% | 90 | 6.87% |
2008 | 787 | 51.00% | 585 | 37.91% | 171 | 11.08% |
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
- List of airports in the Haines Borough
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, Alaska
- Gold Rush: White Water
References
- ^ "Alaska: Individual County Chronologies". Newberry Library. 2009. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ Elections, RRH. "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.