Thorne Bay

City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

Aerial view of Thorne Bay, Alaska
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Thorne Bay is a city in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, with 476 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kasaan, 9.0 miles SE.

About Thorne Bay

Thorne Bay is a city in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 476, up from 471 in 2010.

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Living in Thorne Bay

Median household income
$61,250
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$950/mo
Median age
37.2
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Thorne Bay, AK population

Thorne Bay had 476 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census476
Density18 per sq mi (7 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Thorne Bay at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
TypeCity
Population476 (2020)
Land area26.68 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Water area3.03 sq mi (7.85 km²)
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates55.6680° N, 132.5382° W
ZIP code99919
Official websitethornebayalaska.net
Census code (GEOID)0277140

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Thorne Bay

What county is Thorne Bay in?

Thorne Bay is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Thorne Bay, AK?

476 people lived in Thorne Bay at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Thorne Bay, AK?

The ZIP code of Thorne Bay is 99919.

What is the elevation of Thorne Bay?

128 feet (39 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Thorne Bay?

Kasaan (9.0 mi), Hollis (12.3 mi), Klawock (23.1 mi), Craig (25.6 mi), Coffman Cove (26.1 mi).

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