Hoonah
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Hoonah is a city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, with 931 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Whitestone Logging Camp, 4.5 miles S.
- 931residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 158 / sq mipopulation density
- 99829ZIP code
About Hoonah
Hoonah (Tlingit: Xunaa or Gaaw Yat’aḵ Aan) is a largely Tlingit community on Chichagof Island, located in Alaska's panhandle in the southeast region of the state. It is 30 miles (48 km) west of Juneau, across the Alaskan Inside Passage. Hoonah is the only first-class city on Chichagof Island, the 109th-largest island in the world and the 5th-largest island in the U.S. At the 2020 census the population was 931, up from 760 in 2010. In the summer the population can swell to over 1,300 depending on fishing, boating, hiking and hunting conditions.
"Hoonah" became the official spelling in 1901, with establishment of the Hoonah branch of the United States Post Office. "Hoonah" is the approximate pronunciation of the Tlingit name Xunaa, which means “lee of the north wind”, i.e., protected from the north wind.
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Living in Hoonah
- Median household income
- $80,500
- Median home value
- $329,400
- Median rent
- $1,316/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Hoonah had 931 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 931 |
|---|---|
| Density | 158 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hoonah at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 931 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.88 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 58.1222° N, 135.4323° W |
| ZIP code | 99829 |
| Official website | cityofhoonah.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0233360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hoonah
- Whitestone Logging Camp4.5 mi S
- Game Creek5.8 mi SW
- Excursion Inlet20.5 mi N
- Gustavus24.1 mi NW
- Tenakee Springs25.5 mi SE
- Pelican30.8 mi W
- Elfin Cove31.4 mi W
- Juneau48.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hoonah
What county is Hoonah in?
Hoonah is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Hoonah, AK?
931 people lived in Hoonah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hoonah, AK?
The ZIP code of Hoonah is 99829.
What is the elevation of Hoonah?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hoonah?
Whitestone Logging Camp (4.5 mi), Game Creek (5.8 mi), Excursion Inlet (20.5 mi), Gustavus (24.1 mi), Tenakee Springs (25.5 mi).
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