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Haines, Alaska, in Haines county, is 512 miles E of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 1,811.
In Haines, about 61% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Haines is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Haines had a median family income of $51,316. An unusual characteristic of Haines is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Haines ($450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 66% of housing units in Haines are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.
In Haines, 71% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of Haines, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Haines strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Haines to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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