Haines, Alaska, is a small town with a population of 2,599 according to the US Census Bureau. This small town is located in the southeast corner of Alaska, near Lynn Canal and Glacier Bay National Park. It's known for its spectacular views of mountains, rivers and glaciers.
The town has an array of businesses such as Wild Iris Cafe & Bakery which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly made pastries and desserts. Other local businesses include Chilkat Design Studio where one can find art supplies, books and gifts; Haines Brewing Company that serves locally crafted beer on tap; Alpine Market which has excellent selection of fresh produce; Hammer & Nail Home Center for all your hardware needs; and many other stores and boutiques.
For year-round outdoor activities in Haines there is hiking at Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area or kayaking around Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. In winter months people enjoy skiing at Tsirku Mountain Ski Hill or snowmobiling throughout the area.
Organizations like Friends Of Lutak Dock work to improve access to recreation areas in Haines while Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center promotes cultural heritage and provides educational opportunities about Native culture and history.
Sports lovers can take part in various events including annual Dragonfly Festival 5K race or long-distance mountain bike race called The Beargrease Bicycle Race which occurs on the first weekend of October every year.
The population in Haines (zip 99827) is 2,599. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Haines (zip 99827) is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Haines (zip 99827) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Haines (zip 99827)
- 50.5% are married
- 16.3% are divorced
- 27.0% are married with children
- 14.5% have children, but are single
Race in Haines (zip 99827)
- 77.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 3.8% are Asian
- 9.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.6% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander