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词条 Haines Borough, Alaska
释义

  1. Geography

     Adjacent boroughs and census areas  National protected area 

  2. Demographics

  3. Transportation

  4. Items of interest

  5. Communities

  6. See also

  7. References

  8. External links

{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Haines Borough
| state = Alaska
| ex image = Lighthouse on Eldred Rock, Alaska.jpg
| ex image size = 220px
| ex image cap = Lighthouse on Eldred Rock island.
| seal =
| founded = 29 August 1968[1]
| area_total_sq_mi = 2726
| area_land_sq_mi = 2319
| area_water_sq_mi = 407
| area percentage = 14.9%
| census estimate yr = 2017
| pop = 2,526
| density_sq_mi = 1.1
| web = www.hainesborough.us
| district = At-large
| time zone = Alaska
}}Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,508.[2]

Geography

The borough has a total area of {{convert|2726|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|2319|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|407|sqmi}} (14.9%) is water.[3]

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

  • Municipality of Skagway Borough, Alaska – northeast
  • Juneau City and Borough, Alaska – southeast
  • Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska – south, west
  • Stikine Region, British Columbia – northwest, east

National protected area

  • Tongass National Forest (part)
    • Endicott River Wilderness

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1970= 1504
|1980= 1680
|1990= 2117
|2000= 2392
|2010= 2508
|estyear=2017
|estimate=2526
|estref=[4]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1900-1990[6] 1990-2000[7]
2010-2016[2]
}}

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 2,392 people, 991 households, and 654 families residing in the borough. The population density was 0.88 people per square mile (0,34/km²). There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 0.52 per square mile (0,20/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 82.53% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 11.50% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 4.64% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 991 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 30.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.10 males.

Transportation

Haines is one of the northern stops on the Alaska Marine Highway. Many people who travel in winter travel to Haines by ferry to avoid travelling the "Alcan", or Alaska Highway. Haines is also accessible by air service from neighboring Juneau, Alaska.

Items of interest

Around November of each year, thousands of eagles descend en masse to feast on one of the salmon runs. Many photographers come to attain easily accessible photos of eagles.

Communities

The borough's 2002 consolidation eliminated its sole remaining incorporated city, Haines, which became a census-designated place (CDP). The following are the CDPs located within the borough:

  • Covenant Life
  • Excursion Inlet
  • Haines
  • Lutak
  • Mosquito Lake
  • Mud Bay

See also

{{Portal|Alaska}}
  • List of airports in the Haines Borough
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, Alaska

References

1. ^{{cite web |url= http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/AK_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title= Alaska: Individual County Chronologies|author= |year= 2009|publisher= Newberry Library|accessdate=3 May 2012}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/02/02100.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 18, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6060VjhKF?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/02/02100.html|archivedate=July 11, 2011|df=}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 18, 2014}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ak190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 18, 2014}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 18, 2014}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}}

External links

  • {{official|http://www.hainesalaska.gov/}}
  • Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Haines Borough, Alaska
|North =
|Northeast = Municipality of Skagway Borough
|East = Stikine Region, British Columbia, Canada
|Southeast = Juneau City and Borough
|South = Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
|Southwest =
|West = Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
|Northwest = Stikine Region, British Columbia, Canada
}}{{Haines Borough, Alaska}}{{Alaska}}{{Coord|59.16|-135.44|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-AK_source:UScensus1990_scale:1000000}}{{Authority control}}

3 : Haines Borough, Alaska|1968 establishments in Alaska|Populated places established in 1968

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