Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$59,079
Per Capita Income
$35,162
Poverty Rate
15.1%
SNAP Recipients
16.8%
Gini Index
0.449
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.8%
$25K–$50K20.8%
$50K–$75K19.5%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K14.6%
$150K–$200K7.9%
$200K+4.8%
The median household income in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK is $59,079 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,162. 15.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.449 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).