The state estimates that the Haines Borough’s population grew by about 100 people last decade, but a new report predicts a steady decline over the next 30 years.
Expected outmigration, low birth rates and a climbing death rate due to an aging population all contributed to the estimate.
Aligning with a regional trend, the number of Haines residents is forecasted to drop by 7.2%, or 187 people, by 2050, according the Alaska Department of Labor…
