Hooper Bay, AK

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Hooper Bay Overview

801
TOTAL POPULATION
365
MALE POPULATION
436
FEMALE POPULATION
83.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,903
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,893
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$35,179
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$21,364
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
337
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
25.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Hooper Bay Zip Codes

Hooper Bay Area Codes

Race in Hooper Bay

The most populous races in Hooper Bay are Native / Alaskan (662 | 82.7%), White / Caucasian (64 | 8.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (55 | 6.9%).
Race in Hooper Bay
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.9%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino556.9%
Native / Alaskan66282.7%
White / Caucasian648.0%
Two or more Races131.6%
Some other Race556.9%
Total801100.0%

Ancestry in Hooper Bay

The most populous ancestries reported in Hooper Bay are Yup'ik (467 | 58.3%), Alaska Native (165 | 20.6%), Mexican (55 | 6.9%), Alaskan Athabascan (20 | 2.5%), and Inupiat (15 | 1.9%), together accounting for 90.1% of all Hooper Bay residents.
Ancestry in Hooper Bay
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native16520.6%
Alaskan Athabascan202.5%
Inupiat151.9%
Irish20.3%
Korean70.9%
Mexican556.9%
Scotch-Irish91.1%
Yup'ik46758.3%
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Immigrants in Hooper Bay

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hooper Bay came from Asia (7 | 0.9%), Philippines (7 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (7 | 0.9%), together accounting for 2.6% of all Hooper Bay residents.
Immigrants in Hooper Bay
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia70.9%
Philippines70.9%
South Eastern Asia70.9%
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Sex and Age in Hooper Bay

Sex and Age in Hooper Bay

The most populous age groups in Hooper Bay are 35 to 39 Years (64 | 17.5%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (64 | 14.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years53 (14.5%)58 (13.3%)
5 to 9 Years43 (11.8%)51 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Years24 (6.6%)55 (12.6%)
15 to 19 Years10 (2.7%)31 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years12 (3.3%)9 (2.1%)
25 to 29 Years27 (7.4%)22 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years44 (12.0%)36 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years64 (17.5%)39 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)15 (3.4%)
45 to 49 Years5 (1.4%)10 (2.3%)
50 to 54 Years25 (6.9%)64 (14.7%)
55 to 59 Years14 (3.8%)16 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years15 (4.1%)22 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years21 (5.8%)5 (1.1%)
70 to 74 Years6 (1.6%)3 (0.7%)
75 to 79 Years2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total365 (100.0%)436 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hooper Bay

Median Family Size in Hooper Bay

The median family size in Hooper Bay is 4.44 persons per family, with married-couple families (74 | 53.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hooper Bay
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple74 (53.2%)5.01
Single Male/Father10 (7.2%)2.00
Single Female/Mother55 (39.6%)4.11
Total Families139 (100.0%)4.44

Median Household Size in Hooper Bay

The median household size in Hooper Bay is 4.09 persons per household, with married-couple households (74 | 43.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.01 persons per household. non-family households (30 | 17.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.90 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hooper Bay
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple74 (43.8%)5.01
Single Male/Father10 (5.9%)2.00
Single Female/Mother55 (32.5%)4.42
Non-family30 (17.7%)1.90
Total Households169 (100.0%)4.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hooper Bay

Out of a total of 169 households in Hooper Bay, 139 (82.3%) are family households, while 30 (17.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 56, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 2-person households, comprising 25.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hooper Bay
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5 (3.0%)
2-Person Households10 (5.9%)25 (14.8%)
3-Person Households21 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households56 (33.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (82.3%)30 (17.7%)

Female Fertility in Hooper Bay

Fertility by Age in Hooper Bay

Average fertility rate in Hooper Bay is 165.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 212.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 51.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years13 (48.1%)194.0
35 to 50 years14 (51.8%)212.0
Total27 (100.0%)165.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hooper Bay

22.2% of women with births (27) in Hooper Bay are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 57.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hooper Bay
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Total6 (22.2%)21 (77.8%)

Fertility by Education in Hooper Bay

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hooper Bay
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School9 (33.3%)333.0
High School Diploma18 (66.7%)161.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total27 (100.0%)165.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hooper Bay

77.8% of women with births in Hooper Bay are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 33.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hooper Bay
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
High School Diploma6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (22.2%)21 (77.8%)

Income in Hooper Bay

Income Overview in Hooper Bay

Per Capita Income in Hooper Bay is $15,903, while median incomes of families and households are $40,893 and $35,179 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income801$15,903
Median Family Income139$40,893
Mean Family Income139$43,667
Median Household Income169$35,179
Mean Household Income169$40,096
Income Deficit139$21,364
Wage / Income Gap (%)8010.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)801100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8010.45

Earnings by Sex in Hooper Bay

Earnings by Sex in Hooper Bay
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male132 (46.3%)$45,000
Female153 (53.7%)$0
Total285 (100.0%)$42,292

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hooper Bay

The most common earnings brackets in Hooper Bay are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (55 | 41.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (66 | 43.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hooper Bay
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)12 (7.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)10 (6.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (9.9%)7 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)6 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)10 (6.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9996 (4.5%)9 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99917 (12.9%)22 (14.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (14.4%)5 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99955 (41.7%)3 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (6.1%)66 (43.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+3 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hooper Bay

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hooper Bay
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,909$57,344
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,136$0

Family Income in Hooper Bay

Family Income Brackets in Hooper Bay

According to the Hooper Bay family income data, there are 39 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Hooper Bay
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003625.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99953.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991913.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992920.9%
$50,000 to $74,9993928.1%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99985.8%
$150,000 to $199,99932.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hooper Bay

7+ person families (24 | 17.3%) account for the highest median family income in Hooper Bay with $66,250 per family, while 4-person families (43 | 30.9%) have the highest median income of $10,312 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hooper Bay
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10 (7.2%)$0
3-Person Families34 (24.5%)$0
4-Person Families43 (30.9%)$41,250
5-Person Families23 (16.6%)$0
6-Person Families5 (3.6%)$0
7+ Person Families24 (17.3%)$66,250
Total139 (100.0%)$40,893

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hooper Bay

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hooper Bay
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners28 (20.1%)$4,559
1 Earner68 (48.9%)$46,250
2 Earners37 (26.6%)$43,250
3+ Earners6 (4.3%)$0
Total139 (100.0%)$40,893

Household Income in Hooper Bay

Household Income Brackets in Hooper Bay

With 50 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Hooper Bay, accounting for 29.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Hooper Bay
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005029.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999158.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991911.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992917.2%
$50,000 to $74,9994526.6%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99984.7%
$150,000 to $199,99931.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hooper Bay

The median household income in Hooper Bay is $35,179, with the highest median household income of $44,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 78 households (46.2%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hooper Bay
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years68 (40.2%)$0
45 to 64 Years78 (46.2%)$44,000
65+ Years23 (13.6%)$41,964
Total169 (100.0%)$35,179

Poverty in Hooper Bay

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hooper Bay

With 42.5% poverty level for males and 32.8% for females among the residents of Hooper Bay, 25 to 34 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 55 males (77.5%) and 6 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (64.1%)32 (55.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years15 (45.5%)7 (9.7%)
12 to 14 Years11 (45.8%)6 (21.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (40.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (50.0%)14 (46.7%)
25 to 34 Years55 (77.5%)26 (44.8%)
35 to 44 Years9 (14.1%)23 (42.6%)
45 to 54 Years4 (13.3%)3 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years15 (51.7%)22 (57.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (42.5%)143 (32.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hooper Bay

According to the poverty statistics in Hooper Bay, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (35.8%)26 (44.8%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (54.5%)65 (90.3%)
12 to 14 Years13 (54.2%)22 (78.6%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)6 (60.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (50.0%)16 (53.3%)
25 to 34 Years16 (22.5%)32 (55.2%)
35 to 44 Years55 (85.9%)31 (57.4%)
45 to 54 Years26 (86.7%)71 (96.0%)
55 to 64 Years14 (48.3%)16 (42.1%)
65 to 74 Years21 (77.8%)8 (100.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total210 (57.5%)293 (67.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hooper Bay

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hooper Bay show that 33.8% or 25 of the total 74 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 41.7%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 26.3%, which includes 10 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hooper Bay
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children28 (73.7%)10 (26.3%)
3 or 4 Children21 (58.3%)15 (41.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (66.2%)25 (33.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hooper Bay

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hooper Bay
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (42.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)22 (40.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hooper Bay

The poverty data for Hooper Bay shows that 25 of the married-couple family households (33.8%) and 22 of the single-parent households (33.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (41.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hooper Bay
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children10 (26.3%)19 (38.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total25 (33.8%)22 (33.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Hooper Bay

Employment by Class of Employer in Hooper Bay

Among the 250 employed individuals in Hooper Bay, private company employees (159 | 63.6%), local government employees (62 | 24.8%), and state government employees (24 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hooper Bay
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15963.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations52.0%
Local Government Employees6224.8%
State Government Employees249.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total250100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hooper Bay

According to the labor force statistics for Hooper Bay, out of the total population over 16 years of age (512), 65.8% or 337 individuals are in the labor force, with 25.8% or 87 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 79.8% or 83 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 65.7% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22 (61.1%)12 (54.5%)
20 to 24 Years6 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years35 (71.4%)23 (65.7%)
30 to 34 Years55 (68.8%)36 (65.5%)
35 to 44 Years89 (75.4%)11 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years83 (79.8%)5 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years19 (63.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years11 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (48.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total337 (65.8%)87 (25.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hooper Bay

According to labor force statistics for Hooper Bay, 69.9% of individuals (292) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (418) are in the labor force, with 25.7% or 75 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 7 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 61.5% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hooper Bay
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (22.0%)36 (61.5%)
High School Diploma213 (73.7%)49 (16.9%)
College / Associate Degree59 (93.7%)33 (52.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total292 (69.9%)107 (25.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hooper Bay

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hooper Bay are Community & Social Service (40 | 16.0%), Education Instruction & Library (40 | 16.0%), and Management (6 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hooper Bay

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hooper Bay, the most male-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (45.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (45.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (55.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (55.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hooper Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (45.0%)22 (55.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18 (45.0%)22 (55.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (39.1%)28 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)108 (43.2%)142 (56.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hooper Bay are Cleaning & Maintenance (63 | 25.2%), Personal Care & Service (13 | 5.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Hooper Bay

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hooper Bay, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (61.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (12.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (87.3%), and Personal Care & Service (38.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hooper Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (12.7%)55 (87.3%)
Personal Care & Service8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Total (Category)16 (19.5%)66 (80.5%)
Total (Overall)108 (43.2%)142 (56.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hooper Bay are Sales & Related (49 | 19.6%), and Office & Administration (2 | 0.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hooper Bay

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hooper Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (6.1%)46 (93.9%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (5.9%)48 (94.1%)
Total (Overall)108 (43.2%)142 (56.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hooper Bay are Construction & Extraction (55 | 22.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hooper Bay

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hooper Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)108 (43.2%)142 (56.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hooper Bay are Production (5 | 2.0%), and Material Moving (5 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hooper Bay

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hooper Bay
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)108 (43.2%)142 (56.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hooper Bay

Employment Industries in Hooper Bay

The major employment industries in Hooper Bay include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (55 | 22.0%), Administrative & Support (55 | 22.0%), Educational Services (48 | 19.2%), Retail Trade (44 | 17.6%), and Public Administration (32 | 12.8%).
Employment Industries in Hooper Bay

Employment Industries by Sex in Hooper Bay

The Hooper Bay industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Public Administration (59.4%), and Educational Services (54.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Retail Trade (81.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hooper Bay
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade8 (18.2%)36 (81.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Educational Services26 (54.2%)22 (45.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)
Total108 (43.2%)142 (56.8%)

Education in Hooper Bay

School Enrollment in Hooper Bay

The most common levels of schooling among the 234 students in Hooper Bay are elementary school (85 | 36.3%), middle school (49 | 20.9%), and high school (45 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Hooper Bay
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4017.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School8536.3%
Middle School4920.9%
High School4519.2%
College / Undergraduate146.0%
Graduate / Professional10.4%
Total234100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hooper Bay

Out of a total of 234 students who are enrolled in schools in Hooper Bay, 6 (2.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 228 (97.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (7.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hooper Bay
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds73 (92.4%)6 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total228 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hooper Bay

Engineering (6 | 85.7%), and education (1 | 14.3%) are the most common fields of study among 7 individuals in Hooper Bay who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hooper Bay
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering685.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education114.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total7100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hooper Bay

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hooper Bay

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hooper Bay are males with no vehicle (38, accounting for 71.7%) and females with no vehicle (80, making up 43.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hooper Bay
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle38 (71.7%)80 (91.9%)
1 Vehicle15 (28.3%)7 (8.1%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hooper Bay

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hooper Bay are 5 to 9 minutes (176 commuters, 70.4%), less than 5 minutes (37 commuters, 14.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (27 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Hooper Bay
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3714.8%
5 to 9 Minutes17670.4%
10 to 14 Minutes104.0%
15 to 19 Minutes2710.8%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Hooper Bay

The most common commute times in Hooper Bay are 5 to 9 minutes (81 commuters, 75.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (95 commuters, 66.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hooper Bay
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (8.3%)28 (19.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes81 (75.0%)95 (66.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes8 (7.4%)19 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hooper Bay

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hooper Bay are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (55, 50.9%) for males and 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (55, 38.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hooper Bay
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)55 (38.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6 (5.6%)1 (0.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM14 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM30 (27.8%)9 (6.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)38 (26.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (15.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)5 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM55 (50.9%)7 (4.9%)
Total108 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hooper Bay

Occupancy by Ownership in Hooper Bay

Of the total 169 dwellings in Hooper Bay, owner-occupied units account for 104 (61.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 65 (38.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hooper Bay
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10461.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6538.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units169100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hooper Bay

Occupancy by Household Size in Hooper Bay
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53.0%
2-Person Household3520.7%
3-Person Household2112.4%
4+ Person Household10863.9%
Total Housing Units169100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hooper Bay

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hooper Bay
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
3-Person Household14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
4+ Person Household61 (56.5%)47 (43.5%)
Total Housing Units104 (61.5%)65 (38.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hooper Bay

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hooper Bay
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
High School Diploma57 (66.3%)29 (33.7%)
College/Associate Degree14 (38.9%)22 (61.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hooper Bay

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hooper Bay
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3721.9%
35 to 44 Years3118.3%
45 to 54 Years3721.9%
55 to 64 Years4124.3%
65 to 74 Years2112.4%
75 to 84 Years21.2%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total169100.0%

Housing Finances in Hooper Bay

Median Income by Occupancy in Hooper Bay

Median Income by Occupancy in Hooper Bay
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied104 (61.5%)$34,444
Renter-Occupied65 (38.5%)$35,893
Average169 (100.0%)$35,179

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hooper Bay

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hooper Bay
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (16.4%)13 (20.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (11.5%)8 (12.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)5 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (14.4%)4 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (16.4%)12 (18.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (29.8%)14 (21.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992 (1.9%)6 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (4.6%)
Total104 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hooper Bay

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hooper Bay
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30064 (61.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49930 (28.8%)6 (9.2%)
$500 to $79910 (9.6%)5 (7.7%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)14 (21.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hooper Bay

Housing Structures in Hooper Bay

Housing Structures in Hooper Bay
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached13680.5%
Single Unit, Attached84.7%
2 Unit Apartments31.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments63.5%
10 or more Apartments84.7%
Mobile Home / Other84.7%
Total169100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hooper Bay

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hooper Bay
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached96 (70.6%)40 (29.4%)
Single Unit, Attached8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total104 (61.5%)65 (38.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hooper Bay

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hooper Bay
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room12 (11.5%)5 (7.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (27.9%)25 (38.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms58 (55.8%)29 (44.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms5 (4.8%)6 (9.2%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hooper Bay

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hooper Bay
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene99 (95.2%)65 (100.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hooper Bay

Household Vehicle Usage in Hooper Bay
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle104 (100.0%)56 (86.2%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)9 (13.9%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hooper Bay

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hooper Bay

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7628
Median Property Value$80,000$116,700
Median Household Income$40,714$0
Monthly Housing Costs$179$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hooper Bay

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hooper Bay
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00028 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (22.4%)6 (21.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99923 (30.3%)22 (78.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9998 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hooper Bay

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hooper Bay
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9995 (6.6%)13 (46.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (19.7%)5 (17.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (34.2%)5 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)5 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hooper Bay

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hooper Bay
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x24 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x23 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x6 (7.9%)5 (17.9%)
4.0x or more23 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hooper Bay

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hooper Bay
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total76 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hooper Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hooper Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years114 (89.8%)13 (10.2%)
6 to 18 Years160 (87.4%)23 (12.6%)
19 to 25 Years27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
26 to 34 Years86 (66.7%)43 (33.3%)
35 to 44 Years103 (87.3%)15 (12.7%)
45 to 54 Years95 (91.3%)9 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years61 (91.0%)6 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total683 (85.3%)118 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hooper Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hooper Bay
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born114 (89.8%)13 (10.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen160 (87.4%)23 (12.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hooper Bay

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hooper Bay
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000179 (66.0%)92 (34.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999141 (89.8%)16 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999170 (95.0%)9 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over83 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hooper Bay

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6108 (85.0%)6 (4.7%)
6 to 18 Years153 (83.6%)14 (7.6%)
19 to 25 Years27 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years86 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years45 (38.1%)58 (49.1%)
45 to 54 Years37 (35.6%)58 (55.8%)
55 to 64 Years42 (62.7%)24 (35.8%)
65 to 74 Years35 (100.0%)9 (25.7%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total535 (66.8%)171 (21.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hooper Bay

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hooper Bay
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (9.6%)14 (15.9%)
35 to 64 Years29 (23.6%)36 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years13 (48.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hooper Bay

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hooper Bay: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (9.6%)9 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years19 (15.4%)29 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years13 (48.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hooper Bay: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years10 (8.1%)6 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (48.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hooper Bay: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (4.1%)11 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hooper Bay: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (10.6%)28 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hooper Bay: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Hooper Bay

Computing Device Access in Hooper Bay

Computing Device Access in Hooper Bay
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6236.7%
Smartphone14686.4%
Tablet2816.6%
No Computing Device158.9%
Total169100.0%

Internet Access in Hooper Bay

Internet Access in Hooper Bay
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1810.6%
Cellular Data Only12071.0%
Satellite Internet53.0%
No Internet3118.3%
Total169100.0%

Hooper Bay Summary

Hooper Bay is a city located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is situated on the Bering Sea coast of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, approximately 50 miles southwest of Bethel. The city is the largest settlement in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, with a population of 1,094 as of the 2010 census.

History

Hooper Bay was originally inhabited by the Yup'ik people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century, and the town was officially founded in 1912. The town was named after Captain William Hooper, a whaling captain who had visited the area in the late 1800s.
In the early 20th century, Hooper Bay became a major trading center for the region, with a fish cannery, a general store, and a post office. The town also served as a hub for the region's fur trade. In the 1950s, the town was connected to the rest of Alaska by the Alaska Railroad, and in the 1960s, the town was connected to the rest of the United States by the Alaska Highway.

Geography

Hooper Bay is located on the Bering Sea coast of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, approximately 50 miles southwest of Bethel. The city is situated on a small peninsula, with the Hooper Bay Lagoon to the east and the Bering Sea to the west. The city is surrounded by wetlands and tundra, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including caribou, moose, and migratory birds.
The climate in Hooper Bay is subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The average temperature in January is -7°F, and the average temperature in July is 54°F. The average annual precipitation is 11.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Hooper Bay is largely based on fishing and subsistence activities. The city is home to a fish processing plant, which processes salmon, cod, and other fish for the commercial market. The city also has a small commercial fishing fleet, which harvests salmon, cod, and other fish for the local market.
In addition to fishing, Hooper Bay is home to a variety of other businesses, including a general store, a post office, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The city also has a small tourism industry, with visitors coming to the area to fish, hunt, and observe wildlife.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Hooper Bay had a population of 1,094. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% Native American, 2.2% White, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income was $25,938, and the median family income was $30,625.
Hooper Bay is served by the Hooper Bay School District, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The city is also home to a branch of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, which offers a variety of degree programs.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hooper Bay?
Total Population of Hooper Bay is 801.
What is the Total Male Population of Hooper Bay?
Total Male Population of Hooper Bay is 365.
What is the Total Female Population of Hooper Bay?
Total Female Population of Hooper Bay is 436.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hooper Bay?
There are 83.72 Males per 100 Females in Hooper Bay.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hooper Bay?
There are 119.45 Females per 100 Males in Hooper Bay.
What is the Median Population Age in Hooper Bay?
Median Population Age in Hooper Bay is 30.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hooper Bay
Average Family Size in Hooper Bay is 4.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hooper Bay
Average Household Size in Hooper Bay is 4.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hooper Bay?
Per Capita income in Hooper Bay is $15,903.
What is the Median Family Income in Hooper Bay?
Median Family Income in Hooper Bay is $40,893.
What is the Median Household income in Hooper Bay?
Median Household Income in Hooper Bay is $35,179.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hooper Bay?
Family Income Deficit in Hooper Bay is $21,364.
Families that are below poverty line in Hooper Bay earn $21,364 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hooper Bay?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hooper Bay is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hooper Bay?
There are 337 People in the Labor Forcein in Hooper Bay.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hooper Bay?
65.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Hooper Bay.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hooper Bay?
Unemployment Rate in Hooper Bay is 25.8%.