Hyder, AK Demographics

A map of Hyder's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8	45	57.1%	93.8%
Native American/Other	6	1	42.9%	2.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	2.1%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	2.1%

Hyder, Alaska has an estimated population of 14, a dramatic decrease from the 48 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% White, 42.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hyder, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hyder 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 Hyder, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hyder is ranked the 312th 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). Hyder was ranked the 294th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hyder's White Population

8 residents of Hyder, or 57.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hyder is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Hyder ranks 7th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hyder's White population has declined by an estimated 82.2%. White residents' share of Hyder's population has decreased from 93.8% to 57.1%.

Hyder is more White than neighboring Loring (0% White), Saxman (15.1% White), Ketchikan (52% White), Metlakatla (9.1% White), and Wrangell city and (56.4% White).

Hyder's Black Population

0 residents of Hyder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hyder is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Hyder ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hyder's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Hyder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hyder is less Black than neighboring Saxman (1.2% Black), Ketchikan (0.7% Black), Metlakatla (0.2% Black), and Wrangell city and (0.1% Black).

Hyder's Asian Population

0 residents of Hyder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hyder is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Hyder ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hyder's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Hyder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hyder is less Asian than neighboring Ketchikan (13.9% Asian), and Wrangell city and (4.2% Asian).

Hyder's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Hyder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hyder is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Hyder ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hyder's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hyder's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Hyder is less Hispanic than neighboring Saxman (3.1% Hispanic), Ketchikan (6.1% Hispanic), Metlakatla (5.2% Hispanic), and Wrangell city and (3.8% Hispanic).

Hyder's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Hyder, or 42.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hyder is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Hyder ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hyder's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hyder's population has increased from 2.1% to 42.9%.

Hyder is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loring (0% Native American/Other), Ketchikan (14.9% Native American/Other), and Wrangell city and (18.6% Native American/Other). Hyder is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saxman (62.7% Native American/Other), and Metlakatla (70.8% Native American/Other).

Hyder's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Hyder, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hyder is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Hyder ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hyder's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Hyder's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Hyder is less Multiracial than neighboring Saxman (17.9% Multiracial), Ketchikan (12.4% Multiracial), Metlakatla (14.7% Multiracial), and Wrangell city and (16.9% 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.