Prince of Wales Census Subarea, AK

Living in Prince of Wales

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 98
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 67
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 3
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Schools 48
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Residents

4.7k Population +804 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial11%
Native American27%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$4.4k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government22%
Private sector45%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van63%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked24%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$30k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$623 Median Monthly Rent +$14 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood44%

Crime

Violent Crime in Prince of Wales

United States45
Alaska74
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area9

Property Crime in Prince of Wales

United States48
Alaska68
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area4

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 12 14
Feb 37 8 12
Mar 39 9 9
Apr 43 7 1
May 49 6 0
Jun 54 5 0
Jul 58 5 0
Aug 58 8 0
Sep 53 12 0
Oct 46 16 0
Nov 39 13 6
Dec 36 12 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prince of Wales

Inland Flooding11
Tsunami3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Prince of Wales Census Subarea, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Prince of Wales Census Subarea, AK

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The Seer School
127 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Prince of Wales Census Subarea, AK

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Alaska Bible College
701 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Prince of Wales Census Subarea, AK

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Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
126 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Prince of Wales Census Subarea, AK

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Wrangell Airport
63 miles, NE
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