Hyder
Census-designated place in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Hyder is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level.
- 48residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 17.1 sq miland area · 44.4 km²
- 3 / sq mipopulation density
- 99923ZIP code
About Hyder
Hyder is a census-designated place in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census, down from 87 in 2010. Hyder is accessible by road only from Stewart, British Columbia. It is popular with motorists wishing to visit Alaska without driving the length of the Alaska Highway. Hyder has no direct access to any Alaskan road. It is the southernmost community in the state that can be reached via car (others can be reached only by boat or plane). Hyder is Alaska's easternmost community.
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Hyder had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3 per sq mi (1 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hyder at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 48 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.14 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.9815° N, 130.0382° W |
| ZIP code | 99923 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0234570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Hyder
What county is Hyder in?
Hyder is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Hyder, AK?
48 people lived in Hyder at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hyder, AK?
The ZIP code of Hyder is 99923.
What is the elevation of Hyder?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
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