Whale Pass
City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

Whale Pass is a city in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, with 86 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coffman Cove, 10.3 miles SE.
- 86residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 19.9 sq miland area · 51.4 km²
- 4 / sq mipopulation density
About Whale Pass
Whale Pass is a second-class city in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Whale Pass had a population of 86.
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Living in Whale Pass
- Median household income
- $34,821
- Median home value
- $239,300
- Median age
- 67.8
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Whale Pass had 86 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4 per sq mi (2 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whale Pass at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 86 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.86 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Water area | 8.15 sq mi (21.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.0821° N, 133.0675° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0284000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whale Pass
- Coffman Cove10.3 mi SE
- Naukati Bay15.2 mi S
- Edna Bay25.4 mi W
- Port Protection26.9 mi NW
- Point Baker28.0 mi NW
- Thorne Bay35.2 mi SE
- Klawock36.0 mi S
- Hollis41.6 mi S
- Petersburg47.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whale Pass
What county is Whale Pass in?
Whale Pass is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Whale Pass, AK?
86 people lived in Whale Pass at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Whale Pass?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whale Pass?
Coffman Cove (10.3 mi), Naukati Bay (15.2 mi), Edna Bay (25.4 mi), Port Protection (26.9 mi), Point Baker (28.0 mi).
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