Thorne Bay, Alaska
Thorne Bay: City in Alaska, United States
About
Thorne Bay is a city located in the county of Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 471. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 461 inhabitants.
The city was created 41 years ago in 1982.
Quick Facts about Thorne Bay
| Population : | 461 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alaska (United States) |
| County : | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Postal code : | 99919 |
| Water as percent of area : | 10.15% |
| Land as percent of area : | 89.85% |
| Altitude : | 128 feet / 39 meters |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1982 (41 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:45:15 (18th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -2.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Thorne Bay is located at 55°41'16"N 132°31'20"W (55.6877800, -132.5222200).
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Official website of Thorne Bay
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Thorne Bay decreased by 2.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 471 | - | census |
| 2011 | 487 | 3.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 489 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 490 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 491 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 495 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 496 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 489 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 480 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 467 | -2.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 461 | -1.3% | estimation process |
Thorne Bay zip code is 99919.
County name: Prince of Wales-Hyder, County
fips: 02198
KTB
Post offices near Thorne Bay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Klawock Post Office | Klawock (AK) | 99925 |
Other cities in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla | 1,419 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Craig | 1,267 | City in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States of America |
| Klawock | 779 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Hydaburg | 372 | City in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, in the U. |
| Coffman Cove | 172 | City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Port Alexander | 51 | City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Kasaan | 47 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Edna Bay | 41 | Census designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Whale Pass | 30 | Census designated place |
