Metlakatla
Census-designated place in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Metlakatla is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, with 1,454 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Saxman, 14.5 miles N.
- 1,454residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 629 / sq mipopulation density
- 99926ZIP code
About Metlakatla
Metlakatla (; Tsimshian: Maxłaxaała or Tak'waan; Tlingit: Tàakw.àani) is a census-designated place (CDP) on Annette Island in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 1,405; this had grown to 1,454 by the 2020 census.
Since the late 19th century, it has been the major settlement of the Metlakatla Indian Community of the federally recognized Annette Island Reserve, the only remaining reserve in Alaska. The Metlakatla voted to opt out of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of the 1970s and retained rights to their land and waters. Membership in the community is primarily by lineage; it consists primarily of Tsimshian people and also includes those from other Alaska Native tribes who wish to join the Metlakatla Indian Community as a bona fide citizen. Citizenship is granted upon approval of the Metlakatla Tribal Council and Executives.
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Living in Metlakatla
- Median household income
- $72,279
- Median home value
- $167,600
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Metlakatla had 1,454 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,454 |
|---|---|
| Density | 629 per sq mi (243 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Metlakatla at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,454 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.1146° N, 131.5556° W |
| ZIP code | 99926 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0248870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Metlakatla
What county is Metlakatla in?
Metlakatla is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Metlakatla, AK?
1,454 people lived in Metlakatla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Metlakatla, AK?
The ZIP code of Metlakatla is 99926.
What is the elevation of Metlakatla?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Metlakatla?
Saxman (14.5 mi), Ketchikan (17.4 mi), Loring (34.2 mi), Kasaan (45.5 mi).
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