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}}Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,080,WEB,weblink 2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places, Web, State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, October 31, 2021, down from 2,508 in 2010.WEB, State & County QuickFacts,weblink United States Census Bureau, May 18, 2014, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110606142503weblink">weblink June 6, 2011,

Geography

The borough has a total area of {{convert|2726|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|2319|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|407|sqmi}} (14.9%) is water.WEB,weblink United States Census Bureau, April 23, 2011, February 12, 2011, US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990,

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

• Municipality of Skagway Borough, Alaska – northeast
• Juneau City and Borough, Alaska – southeast
• Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska – south, west
• Stikine Region, British Columbia – northwest, east

National protected area

• Tongass National Forest (part)
  • Endicott River Wilderness

Demographics

{{US Census population|1970= 1504|1980= 1680|1990= 2117|2000= 2392|2010= 2508|2020= 2056|estyear=2023|estimate=2070

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ACCESS-DATE=MAY 18, 2014, 2010-2020}}At the 2000 census there were 2,392 people, 991 households, and 654 families living in the borough. The population density was {{convert|0.88|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people}}. There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of {{convert|0.52|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 82.53% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 11.50% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 4.64% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.WEB,weblink United States Census Bureau, May 14, 2011, U.S. Census website, Of the 991 households 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 27.10% of households were one person and 7.20% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.The age distribution was 25.60% under the age of 18, 5.30% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 30.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.50% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.10 males. Transportation Haines is one of the northern stops on the Alaska Marine Highway. Many people who travel in winter travel to Haines by ferry to avoid travelling the "Alcan", or Alaska Highway. Haines is also accessible by air service from neighboring Juneau, Alaska. Items of interest Around November of each year, thousands of eagles descend en masse to feast on one of the salmon runs. Many photographers come to attain easily accessible photos of eagles. Communities The borough's 2002 consolidation eliminated its sole remaining incorporated city, Haines, which became a census-designated place (CDP). The following are the CDPs located within the borough: Covenant Life Excursion Inlet Haines Lutak Mosquito Lake Mud Bay Politics In four presidential elections since 1960 has the Democratic candidate carried Haines Borough: in 1964, 1992, 2016, and in 2020. Joe Biden in 2020 carried the borough by the largest margin since 1964.{{PresHead|place=Haines Borough, Alaska|source1=WEB,weblink RRH Elections, RRH, Elections, rrhelections.com, January 12, 2020, }}{{PresRow|2020|Democratic|986|1,579|61|Alaska}}{{PresRow|2016|Democratic|656|720|235|Alaska}}{{PresRow|2012|Republican|625|595|90|Alaska}}{{PresRow|2008|Republican|787|585|171|Alaska}}{{PresRow|2004|Republican|561|420|45|Alaska}}{{PresRow|2000|Republican|741|339|261|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1996|Republican|684|507|310|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|463|522|402|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1988|Republican|512|359|39|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1984|Republican|672|302|83|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1980|Republican|475|142|98|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1976|Republican|337|182|32|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1972|Republican|335|122|23|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1968|Republican|231|155|76|Alaska}}{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|74|245|0|Alaska}}{{PresFoot|1960|Republican|152|123|0|Alaska}} See also List of airports in the Haines Borough National Register of Historic Places listings in Haines Borough, Alaska (Gold Rush: White Water) References {{reflist|30em}} External links {{official websiteweblink}} Haines Convention and Visitors Bureau {{Geographic Location|Centre = Haines Borough, Alaska|North =

Municipality of Skagway Borough, Alaska>Municipality of Skagway Borough|East = Stikine Region, British Columbia, Canada

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska>Juneau City and Borough

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska>Hoonah-Angoon Census Area|Southwest =

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska>Hoonah-Angoon Census Area|Northwest = Stikine Region, British Columbia, Canada}}{{Haines Borough, Alaska}}{{Alaska}}{{Coord|59.16|-135.44|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-AK_source:UScensus1990_scale:1000000}}{{Authority control}}