Alaska

Haines Borough

2,117
1990 population
1970
first census record
3
census records

About Haines Borough

Haines Borough, Alaska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1970, when it recorded a population of 1,504. At the most recent census, in 1990, its population stood at 2,117.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 1990.

On the ground today, 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
19902,117
19801,680
19701,504
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

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Frequently asked about Haines Borough

When does Haines Borough first appear in the US census?
Haines Borough, Alaska first appears in the federal census in 1970, with a recorded population of 1,504.
What is the population of Haines Borough?
At the most recent federal census (1990), Haines Borough had a recorded population of 2,117.
How many historic places are in Haines Borough?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Haines Borough, Alaska.
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