How long is the commute from Metlakatla, AK?
Workers who live in Metlakatla, AK take an average of 6.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
8.7% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
13.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 6.1 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.4%
How people in Metlakatla get to work
| Means of transportation | Metlakatla | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.8% (±8.6 points) | 53.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.7% (±7.2 points) | 15.3% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.7% (±4.6 points) | 18.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.9% (±4.5 points) | 5.2% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.4 points) | 7.4% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Metlakatla, the average commute is lower than in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (12.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Metlakatla, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Metlakatla ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 108 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Metlakatla
| Vehicles available | Metlakatla | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.4% (±5.4 points) | 10.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±8.5 points) | 34.4% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±8.7 points) | 32.6% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±5.4 points) | 22.2% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Metlakatla, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (10.8%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (9.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Metlakatla
| Metlakatla | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.4 points) | 7.4% (±2.3 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±4.1 points) | 92.9% (±1.7 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±5.3 points) | 84.5% (±2.1 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Metlakatla, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (84.5%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Metlakatla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metlakatla | — | 6.1 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Saxman | 14 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Ketchikan | 17 mi | 10.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Kasaan | 46 mi | 26.1 minutes (±15.8) | Higher |
| Hydaburg | 50 mi | 11.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Thorne Bay | 54 mi | 19.5 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Craig | 66 mi | 12.2 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Klawock | 67 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Wrangell | 76 mi | 8.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saxman, AK (21.1 minutes), Ketchikan, AK (10.6 minutes), Kasaan, AK (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coffman Cove | 26.3 minutes (±13.1) |
| 2 | Kasaan | 26.1 minutes (±15.8) |
| 3 | Thorne Bay | 19.5 minutes (±9.9) |
| 4 | Klawock | 15.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Craig | 12.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Hydaburg | 11.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Metlakatla | 6.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 | Kake | 5.3 minutes (±0.9) |
Metlakatla is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Metlakatla
How long is the average commute in Metlakatla?
Workers who live in Metlakatla, AK take an average of 6.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Metlakatla without a car?
13.4% of households in Metlakatla have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Metlakatla?
6.2% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Metlakatla worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metlakatla CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metlakatla CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metlakatla CDP, Alaska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Metlakatla CDP, Alaska (place:48870, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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