According to the U.S. Census, Haines’ population fell by 17% between 2010 and 2020 — the largest decline in Alaska. But as many residents suspected, that number is inaccurate, state researchers found.
In fact, the state estimates that Haines’ population in July 2021 will be 2,614 — about 500 people more than were recorded in the 2020 census and up 100 people from the 2010 census.
Was there a census screw-up this big anywhere else…
