Whale Pass, AK

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Whale Pass Overview

98
TOTAL POPULATION
63
MALE POPULATION
35
FEMALE POPULATION
180.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
55.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
63.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,737
PER CAPITA INCOME
$117,727
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,063
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.30
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
51
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Whale Pass

The most populous races in Whale Pass are White / Caucasian (98 | 100.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 | 5.1%).
Race in Whale Pass
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino55.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian98100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total98100.0%

Ancestry in Whale Pass

The most populous ancestries reported in Whale Pass are English (53 | 54.1%), Dutch (26 | 26.5%), European (11 | 11.2%), Scottish (11 | 11.2%), and Mexican (5 | 5.1%), together accounting for 108.1% of all Whale Pass residents.
Ancestry in Whale Pass
Ancestry# Population% Population
Czech33.1%
Dutch2626.5%
English5354.1%
European1111.2%
German33.1%
Irish22.0%
Mexican55.1%
Scandinavian22.0%
Scottish1111.2%
Welsh22.0%
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Immigrants in Whale Pass

Immigrants in Whale Pass
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Whale Pass

Sex and Age in Whale Pass

The most populous age groups in Whale Pass are 85 Years and over (19 | 30.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (14 | 40.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Whale Pass
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years2 (3.2%)5 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Years5 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years3 (4.8%)2 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years16 (25.4%)0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years0 (0.0%)4 (11.4%)
60 to 64 Years16 (25.4%)14 (40.0%)
65 to 69 Years0 (0.0%)3 (8.6%)
70 to 74 Years2 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over19 (30.2%)7 (20.0%)
Total63 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Whale Pass

Median Family Size in Whale Pass

Median Family Size in Whale Pass
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple17 (85.0%)2.71
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother3 (15.0%)8.67
Total Families20 (100.0%)3.60

Median Household Size in Whale Pass

Median Household Size in Whale Pass
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple17 (37.0%)2.71
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother3 (6.5%)8.67
Non-family26 (56.5%)-
Total Households46 (100.0%)2.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Whale Pass

Out of a total of 46 households in Whale Pass, 20 (43.5%) are family households, while 26 (56.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 26.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Whale Pass
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-26 (56.5%)
2-Person Households14 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households3 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (43.5%)26 (56.5%)

Female Fertility in Whale Pass

Fertility by Age in Whale Pass

Female Fertility by Age in Whale Pass
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whale Pass

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Whale Pass
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Whale Pass

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Whale Pass
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whale Pass

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Whale Pass
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Whale Pass

Income Overview in Whale Pass

Per Capita Income in Whale Pass is $32,737, while median incomes of families and households are $117,727 and $49,063 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income98$32,737
Median Family Income20$117,727
Mean Family Income20$93,225
Median Household Income46$49,063
Mean Household Income46$63,576
Income Deficit20$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)9815.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9884.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index980.30

Earnings by Sex in Whale Pass

Average Earnings in Whale Pass are $57,552, $49,531 for men and $58,295 for women, a difference of 15.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Whale Pass
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male32 (62.7%)$49,531
Female19 (37.2%)$58,295
Total51 (100.0%)$57,552

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whale Pass

The most common earnings brackets in Whale Pass are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (16 | 50.0%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (13 | 68.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Whale Pass
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)3 (15.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)3 (15.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (40.6%)13 (68.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whale Pass

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Whale Pass
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,531$58,295

Family Income in Whale Pass

Family Income Brackets in Whale Pass

According to the Whale Pass family income data, there are 11 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 55.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Whale Pass
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999315.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999315.0%
$75,000 to $99,999315.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991155.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whale Pass

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Whale Pass
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14 (70.0%)$0
3-Person Families3 (15.0%)$0
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families3 (15.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total20 (100.0%)$117,727

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whale Pass

Family Income by Number of Earners in Whale Pass
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners0 (0.0%)$0
1 Earner9 (45.0%)$61,250
2 Earners11 (55.0%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total20 (100.0%)$117,727

Household Income in Whale Pass

Household Income Brackets in Whale Pass

With 16 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Whale Pass, accounting for 34.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Whale Pass
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99924.3%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991123.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991634.8%
$50,000 to $74,99936.5%
$75,000 to $99,99936.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991123.9%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Whale Pass

Household Income by Householder Age in Whale Pass
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years3 (6.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years35 (76.1%)$0
65+ Years8 (17.4%)$0
Total46 (100.0%)$49,063

Poverty in Whale Pass

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whale Pass

With 15.9% poverty level for males and 25.7% for females among the residents of Whale Pass, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Whale Pass
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years3 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (15.9%)9 (25.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Whale Pass

According to the poverty statistics in Whale Pass, males aged 45 to 54 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 Whale Pass
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years16 (100.0%)16 (88.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
75 Years and over19 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total53 (84.1%)26 (74.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whale Pass

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Whale Pass show that 17.6% or 3 of the total 17 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Whale Pass
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whale Pass

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Whale Pass
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whale Pass

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Whale Pass
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Whale Pass

Employment by Class of Employer in Whale Pass

Among the 48 employed individuals in Whale Pass, private company employees (18 | 37.5%), self-employed (incorporated) (13 | 27.1%), and unpaid family workers (11 | 22.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Whale Pass
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1837.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1327.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)36.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations36.2%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers1122.9%
Total48100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Whale Pass

According to the labor force statistics for Whale Pass, out of the total population over 16 years of age (86), 59.3% or 51 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 3 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 100.0% or 16 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.1% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Whale Pass
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years2 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years27 (90.0%)3 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (59.3%)3 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whale Pass

According to labor force statistics for Whale Pass, 87.3% of individuals (48) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (55) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 3 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Whale Pass
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma30 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total48 (87.3%)3 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Whale Pass

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Whale Pass are Management (24 | 50.0%), and Business & Financial (2 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Whale Pass

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Whale Pass
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
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 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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)13 (50.0%)13 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Whale Pass are , and Healthcare Support (3 | 6.2%).
Services Occupations in Whale Pass

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Whale Pass
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
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%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in Whale Pass

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Whale Pass
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Whale Pass

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Whale Pass
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Whale Pass are , and Material Moving (19 | 39.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Whale Pass

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Whale Pass
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Whale Pass

Employment Industries in Whale Pass

The major employment industries in Whale Pass include Accommodation & Food Services (24 | 50.0%), Wholesale Trade (16 | 33.3%), Retail Trade (3 | 6.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3 | 6.2%), and Manufacturing (2 | 4.2%).
Employment Industries in Whale Pass

Employment Industries by Sex in Whale Pass

The Whale Pass industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (54.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (45.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Whale Pass
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (54.2%)11 (45.8%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)

Education in Whale Pass

School Enrollment in Whale Pass

The most common levels of schooling among the 12 students in Whale Pass are elementary school (5 | 41.7%), high school (5 | 41.7%), and kindergarten (2 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Whale Pass
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten216.7%
Elementary School541.7%
Middle School00.0%
High School541.7%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total12100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whale Pass

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Whale Pass
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whale Pass

Business (18 | 50.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (16 | 44.4%), and multidisciplinary studies (2 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 36 individuals in Whale Pass who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Whale Pass
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1644.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies25.6%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1850.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total36100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Whale Pass

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whale Pass

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Whale Pass are males with 1 vehicle (16, accounting for 50.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (0, making up 100.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Whale Pass
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle16 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)5 (31.2%)
4 Vehicles3 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles13 (40.6%)11 (68.8%)
Total32 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Whale Pass

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Whale Pass are less than 5 minutes (26 commuters, 61.9%), 45 to 59 minutes (16 commuters, 38.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (0 commuters, 0.0%).
Commute Time in Whale Pass
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2661.9%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
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 Minutes1638.1%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Whale Pass

The most common commute times in Whale Pass are 45 to 59 minutes (16 commuters, 55.2%) for males and less than 5 minutes (13 commuters, 100.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Whale Pass
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13 (44.8%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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 Minutes16 (55.2%)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 Whale Pass

The most frequent times of departure to work in Whale Pass are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16, 55.2%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (11, 84.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Whale Pass
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (44.8%)11 (84.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)2 (15.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16 (55.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Whale Pass

Occupancy by Ownership in Whale Pass

Of the total 46 dwellings in Whale Pass, owner-occupied units account for 38 (82.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 8 (17.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Whale Pass
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3882.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units817.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units46100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Whale Pass

Occupancy by Household Size in Whale Pass
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2656.5%
2-Person Household1430.4%
3-Person Household36.5%
4+ Person Household36.5%
Total Housing Units46100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whale Pass

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Whale Pass
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household24 (92.3%)2 (7.7%)
2-Person Household11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
3-Person Household3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units38 (82.6%)8 (17.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whale Pass

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Whale Pass
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma32 (86.5%)5 (13.5%)
College/Associate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whale Pass

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Whale Pass
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years36.5%
35 to 44 Years00.0%
45 to 54 Years1634.8%
55 to 64 Years1941.3%
65 to 74 Years510.9%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over36.5%
Total46100.0%

Housing Finances in Whale Pass

Median Income by Occupancy in Whale Pass

Median Income by Occupancy in Whale Pass
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied38 (82.6%)$49,219
Renter-Occupied8 (17.4%)$0
Average46 (100.0%)$49,063

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whale Pass

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Whale Pass
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (21.0%)3 (37.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)3 (37.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whale Pass

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Whale Pass
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30027 (71.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)3 (37.5%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (28.9%)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%)
Total38 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Whale Pass

Housing Structures in Whale Pass

Housing Structures in Whale Pass
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4189.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other510.9%
Total46100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whale Pass

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Whale Pass
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached38 (92.7%)3 (7.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total38 (82.6%)8 (17.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whale Pass

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Whale Pass
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (47.4%)3 (37.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms9 (23.7%)3 (37.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
8 or more Rooms11 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whale Pass

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Whale Pass
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas11 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)5 (62.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels27 (71.1%)3 (37.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Whale Pass

Household Vehicle Usage in Whale Pass
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle22 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
3 or more Vehicles16 (42.1%)6 (75.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Whale Pass

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Whale Pass

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units380
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$49,219$0
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whale Pass

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Whale Pass
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99921 (55.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9993 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whale Pass

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Whale Pass
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whale Pass

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Whale Pass
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more19 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whale Pass

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Whale Pass
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%)
Total38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health & Disability in Whale Pass

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whale Pass

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whale Pass
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whale Pass

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Whale Pass
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whale Pass

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Whale Pass
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99941 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whale Pass

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Whale Pass
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years5 (14.7%)32 (94.1%)
65 to 74 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (54.1%)48 (49.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whale Pass

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Whale Pass
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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Whale Pass

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Whale Pass: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Whale Pass: <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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Whale Pass: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Whale Pass: <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 Years3 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Whale Pass: <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%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Whale Pass

Computing Device Access in Whale Pass

Computing Device Access in Whale Pass
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2350.0%
Smartphone1430.4%
Tablet36.5%
No Computing Device2350.0%
Total46100.0%

Internet Access in Whale Pass

Internet Access in Whale Pass
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24.3%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet2043.5%
No Internet2452.2%
Total46100.0%

Whale Pass Summary

Whale Pass is a small unincorporated community located in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located on the east side of Prince of Wales Island, approximately 40 miles (64 km) southeast of Ketchikan. The community is accessible by air and by boat.

History

Whale Pass was first settled in the late 1800s by the Tlingit people, who used the area for fishing and hunting. The first non-Native settlers arrived in the early 1900s, and the community was officially established in the 1920s. The community was named after the nearby Whale Pass, which was used by the Tlingit people to travel between Prince of Wales Island and the mainland.

Geography

Whale Pass is located on the east side of Prince of Wales Island, approximately 40 miles (64 km) southeast of Ketchikan. The community is situated on the shore of Whale Pass, a narrow strait that separates the island from the mainland. The area is surrounded by dense forest and is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, bears, and eagles.

Economy

The economy of Whale Pass is largely based on fishing and logging. The community is home to several commercial fishing operations, and the surrounding waters are rich in salmon, halibut, and other fish species. Logging is also an important industry in the area, and the nearby forests are home to a variety of timber species.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Whale Pass was estimated to be around 200 people. The majority of the population is Native American, with the Tlingit people making up the largest ethnic group. The median household income in Whale Pass is around $30,000, and the median age is around 40 years old. The community is served by a small post office and a volunteer fire department.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Whale Pass?
Total Population of Whale Pass is 98.
What is the Total Male Population of Whale Pass?
Total Male Population of Whale Pass is 63.
What is the Total Female Population of Whale Pass?
Total Female Population of Whale Pass is 35.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Whale Pass?
There are 180.00 Males per 100 Females in Whale Pass.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Whale Pass?
There are 55.56 Females per 100 Males in Whale Pass.
What is the Median Population Age in Whale Pass?
Median Population Age in Whale Pass is 63.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Whale Pass
Average Family Size in Whale Pass is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Whale Pass
Average Household Size in Whale Pass is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Whale Pass?
Per Capita income in Whale Pass is $32,737.
What is the Median Family Income in Whale Pass?
Median Family Income in Whale Pass is $117,727.
What is the Median Household income in Whale Pass?
Median Household Income in Whale Pass is $49,063.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Whale Pass?
Income or Wage Gap in Whale Pass is 15.0%.
Women in Whale Pass earn 85.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Whale Pass?
Inequality or Gini Index in Whale Pass is 0.30.
How Large is the Labor Force in Whale Pass?
There are 51 People in the Labor Forcein in Whale Pass.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Whale Pass?
59.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Whale Pass.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Whale Pass?
Unemployment Rate in Whale Pass is 5.9%.