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

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.
- 476residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 26.7 sq miland area · 69.1 km²
- 18 / sq mipopulation density
- 99919ZIP code
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 had 476 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 476 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Thorne Bay at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 476 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.68 sq mi (69.1 km²) |
| Water area | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.6680° N, 132.5382° W |
| ZIP code | 99919 |
| Official website | thornebayalaska.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0277140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Thorne Bay
- Kasaan9.0 mi SE
- Hollis12.3 mi SW
- Klawock23.1 mi W
- Craig25.6 mi SW
- Coffman Cove26.1 mi NW
- Naukati Bay29.3 mi NW
- Hydaburg33.8 mi S
- Whale Pass35.2 mi NW
- Wrangell40.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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