Port Alexander
City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Port Alexander is a city in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, with 78 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Point Baker, 40.5 miles E.
- 78residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 20 / sq mipopulation density
- 99836ZIP code
About Port Alexander
Port Alexander (Lingít: Shee Yat’aḵ.aan) is a city and harbor at the southeastern corner of Baranof Island, Alaska. As of the 2020 census the population was 78, up from 52 in 2010. In the early part of the twentieth century it was one of the most important fishing ports in Alaska, supporting hundreds of small trolling boats. By one estimate, these boats caught in excess of 5 million pounds of salmon per year in the 1920s.
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Living in Port Alexander
- Median household income
- $57,813
- Median home value
- $118,800
- Median age
- 42.3
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Port Alexander had 78 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78 |
|---|---|
| Density | 20 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Alexander at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 78 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.94 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Water area | 11.63 sq mi (30.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.2377° N, 134.6528° W |
| ZIP code | 99836 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0262510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Port Alexander
What county is Port Alexander in?
Port Alexander is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Port Alexander, AK?
78 people lived in Port Alexander at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Alexander, AK?
The ZIP code of Port Alexander is 99836.
What is the elevation of Port Alexander?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Alexander?
Point Baker (40.5 mi), Port Protection (40.6 mi), Edna Bay (41.5 mi).
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