Haines, AK Demographics

A map of Haines's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,234	1,239	70.2%	74.8%
Multiracial	231	154	13.1%	9.3%
Native American/Other	128	201	7.3%	12.1%
Asian	112	13	6.4%	0.8%
Hispanic	52	48	3.0%	2.9%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Haines, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,757, an increase from the 1,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 13.1% Multiracial, 7.3% Native American/Other, 6.4% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Haines, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Haines has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Haines, that probability was 41.7% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Haines is ranked the 53rd most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Haines was ranked the 55th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Haines's White Population

1,234 residents of Haines, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Haines is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Haines ranks 106th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haines's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Haines's population has decreased from 74.8% to 70.2%.

Haines is more White than neighboring Skagway (67.2% White), and Klukwan (17.1% White). Haines is less White than neighboring Mud Bay (100% White), Lutak (100% White), and Covenant Life (100% White).

Haines's Black Population

0 residents of Haines, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Haines is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Haines ranks 147th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haines's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Haines's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Haines is less Black than neighboring Skagway (0.9% Black).

Haines's Asian Population

112 residents of Haines, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Haines is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Haines ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haines's Asian population has grown by an estimated 761.5%. Asian residents' share of Haines's population has increased from 0.8% to 6.4%.

Haines is more Asian than neighboring Mud Bay (0% Asian), Lutak (0% Asian), Klukwan (0% Asian), and Covenant Life (0% Asian). Haines is less Asian than neighboring Skagway (8.5% Asian).

Haines's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Haines, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Haines is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Haines ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haines's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Haines's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Haines is more Hispanic than neighboring Mud Bay (0% Hispanic), Lutak (0% Hispanic), Klukwan (0% Hispanic), and Covenant Life (0% Hispanic). Haines is less Hispanic than neighboring Skagway (6.8% Hispanic).

Haines's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Haines, or 7.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Haines is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Haines ranks 216th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haines's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Haines's population has decreased from 12.1% to 7.3%.

Haines is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mud Bay (0% Native American/Other), Lutak (0% Native American/Other), Skagway (5.9% Native American/Other), and Covenant Life (0% Native American/Other). Haines is less Native American/Other than neighboring Klukwan (68.3% Native American/Other).

Haines's Multiracial Population

231 residents of Haines, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Haines is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Haines ranks 105th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haines's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Haines's population has increased from 9.3% to 13.1%.

Haines is more Multiracial than neighboring Mud Bay (0% Multiracial), Lutak (0% Multiracial), Skagway (10.7% Multiracial), and Covenant Life (0% Multiracial). Haines is less Multiracial than neighboring Klukwan (14.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.