Hoonah, AK is a small fishing village located on Chichagof Island in the Southeast Alaskan panhandle. With a population of 913, it is one of the smallest towns in Alaska with a population density of 134.24 people per square mile. It’s location offers an abundance of year round outdoor activities such as hunting, hiking and camping in addition to some unique opportunities for wildlife viewing and whale watching. The town has numerous local businesses including some restaurants, markets, convenience stores, and even two local breweries – Icy Strait Brewery and Hazy Island Brewing & Restaurant. Other organizations include the Tlingit & Haida Regional Housing Authority and the Huna Heritage Foundation which works to preserve and celebrate the rich culture of the native peoples living in the area. For those looking for local sports entertainment there are several local high school sports teams that compete in basketball, volleyball and football including Hoonah High School Bears and Gustavus High School Gladiators who participate in annual tournaments across southeast Alaska.
The population in Hoonah is 913. There are 154 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Hoonah is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Hoonah is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Hoonah
- 35.1% are married
- 16.8% are divorced
- 12.8% are married with children
- 23.1% have children, but are single
Race in Hoonah
- 27.2% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 3.5% are Asian
- 52.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 12.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander