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Ouzinkie, Alaska

Ouzinkie (, Uusenkaaq in Alutiiq, Узинки), is a hamlet on Spruce Island in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 161, down from 225 in 2000.

Geography
Ouzinkie is located at 57.92333°N, -152.50194°W (57.923, -152.502).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 7.7 sqmi, of which 6.0 sqmi is land and 1.6 sqmi (21.48%) is water.

Demographics
Ouzinkie first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated village of "Oozinkie." All 45 of its residents were Creole (Mixed Russian and Alaskan Native). In 1890, it reported as "Uzinkee" and included Yelovoi Village. All 74 residents were Creole. It did not appear again until 1920 when it reported as "Ouzinkee." In 1950, the name was changed to "Uzinki." In 1967, it was incorporated as Ouzinkie, and has returned under that name in every census since 1970.

As of the census of 2000, there were 225 people, 74 households, and 56 families residing in the hamlet. The population density was 37.3 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 14.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the hamlet was 11.11% White, 80.89% Native American, and 8.00% from two or more races. 4.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 74 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 20.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.52.

In the hamlet the age distribution of the population shows 36.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the hamlet was $52,500, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $45,625 for females. The per capita income for the hamlet was $19,324. About 6.1% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.5% of those 65 or over.

Religion
One of the most unique features of Kodiak is Orthodox monasticism in America. Indeed, Saint Herman of Alaska, the member of the original Russian missionary team from Valaam Monastery and America’s first canonized Orthodox saint, had lived here for more than twenty years, until his death in 1836. Today two monastic communities—Saint Archangel Michael Skete for men and Saint Nilus Skete for women—live in close proximity to St. Herman’s hermitage and strive to follow St. Herman’s example of prayer, simplicity, and living off the land and sea. The two sketes, affiliated with Saint Herman of Alaska Monastery in Platina, California, are under the jurisdiction of Bishop Maksim Vasiljević of the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America.

Education
The Ouzinkie School, a K-12 rural school, is operated by the Kodiak Island Borough School District.

Public services
In 2021, Ouzinkie became a part of the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project via the Renewable Energy Alaska Project; the project will help the city (and several other remote villages in Alaska) develop renewable energy sources and increase its energy efficiency.

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Port Lions, Alaska

Port Lions (Masiqsirraq in Alutiiq) is a city located on Kodiak Island in the Kodiak Island Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 194, down from 256 in 2000.

Port Lions was built to house the inhabitants of Ag'waneq from the neighboring island of Afognak and Port Wakefield from Raspberry Island, after their villages were destroyed by the Good Friday earthquake in 1964. Port Lions was built with help from the United States government and the Lions Club. It was named in honor of the club.

Geography
Port Lions is located at 57.86806°N, -152.88°W (57.868070, -152.880047).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.1 sqmi, of which, 6.3 sqmi of it is land and 3.7 sqmi of it (36.98%) is water.

Demographics
Port Lions first appeared on the 1970 U.S. Census, having previously incorporated in 1966.

As of the census of 2000, there were 256 people, 89 households, and 76 families residing in the city. The population density was 40.3 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 16.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 34.77% White, 63.28% Native American, and 1.95% from two or more races. 1.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 89 households, out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 33.2% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,107, and the median income for a family was $42,656. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $30,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,492. About 12.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.7% of those 65 or over.

Communications
Stanford University operates a remote scientific radio receiver in Port Lions to study very low frequency radio signals.

Education
The Port Lions School, a K-12 rural school, is operated by the Kodiak Island Borough School District.

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Womens Bay, Alaska

Womens Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 743, up from 719 in 2010. The name is correctly spelled "Womens", without an apostrophe.

Geography
Womens Bay is located at 57.70174°N, -152.57227°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 114.0 km2, of which 113.7 km2 is land and 0.3 km2, or 0.28%, is water.

Demographics
Womens Bay first appeared on the 1990 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 690 people, 251 households, and 175 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 15.8 PD/sqmi. There were 269 housing units at an average density of 6.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.80% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 6.09% Native American, 1.45% Asian, and 6.09% from two or more races. 1.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 251 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 36.1% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $72,083, and the median income for a family was $71,250. Males had a median income of $49,792 versus $40,605 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,746. None of the population was living below the poverty line.

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Chignik, Alaska

Chignik (Alutiiq: Cirniq) is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. It is two hundred and fifty miles southwest of Kodiak. At the 2020 census the population was 97, up from 91 in 2010.

History
On April 17, 1911, a gale blew ashore numerous ships such as the Benjamin F. Packard, the Star of Alaska, and the Jabez Howes, a three-masted, full-rigged ship owned by the Columbia River Packers Association and used as a cannery tender.

Geography
Chignik is located at 56.29833°N, -158.40444°W (56.298297, −158.404402).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16 sqmi, 12 sqmi of it is land and 4 sqmi is water.

Demographics
Chignik first appeared on the 1940 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village, although it was preceded by "Chignik Bay", which may have included the village and canneries in the surrounding area, including Chignik Lagoon. Chignik Bay reported a population of 193 in 1890 (which was majority Asian (121), with 66 White residents, 5 Native Alaskans & 1 Other). It did not report again until 1910 when it had a total of 566 residents, which made it the 13th largest community in the territory of Alaska. This was the last time it appeared on the census until Chignik in 1940.

As of the census of 2000, there were 79 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 7 per square mile (3/km$2$). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 32% white, 61% Native American, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% from other races, and 1% from two or more races. 1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 29 households; 11 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 19 were married couples living together, 2 had a female householder with no husband present, and 8 were non-families. Seven households were individuals, and 10 consisted of a sole occupant 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 25% under the age of 18, 14% from 18 to 24, 33% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,000, and the median income for a family was $51,000. The male and female median incomes were equal, at $31,250. The per capita income for Chignik was $16,000. 5% of the population lived below the poverty line; none were under 18 or over 64 years old.

Notable people

 * Benny Benson (1913–1972), the famous designer of the Alaskan Flag, was born in Chignik

Climate
The climate present in Chignik is a typical subarctic climate (Köppen: Dfc), however it is mild when compared to other Alaskan towns with this climate type, for example Fairbanks or Fort Yukon.

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Chignik Lagoon, Alaska

Chignik Lagoon (Alutiiq: Nanwarnaq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 72.

Geography
Chignik Lagoon is at 56.3075°N, -158.535°W (56.307535, -158.535023), on the southeast shore of the tidal inlet of the same name. It is bordered to the east by the city of Chignik.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has an area of 35.7 km2, all of it land.

In 2009 the Marines of 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, began work on an inter-village road system to link Chignik Lake to Chignik Lagoon. This is the first phase of potentially creating road links between Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake and Chignik.

Demographics
Chignik Lagoon first appeared on the 1960 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village (although it probably had been a part of the earlier Chignik Bay settlement listed on the 1890 & 1910 U.S. Censuses when it was the site of some canneries). It did not appear on the 1970 census, but was made a census-designated place in 1980 and has appeared on every census since to date (2010).

As of the census of 2000, there were 103 people, 33 households, and 22 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 7.9 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 5.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 11.65% White, 0.97% Black or African American, 81.55% Native American, and 5.83% from two or more races.

There were 33 households, out of which 48.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.12 and the average family size was 3.95.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 16.5% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 184.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $92,297, and the median income for a family was $99,054. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $28,941. There were no families and 1.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Chignik Lake, Alaska

Chignik Lake (Alutiiq: Igyaraq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. It is 475 mi southwest of Anchorage. At the 2020 census, the population was 61.

Geography
Chignik Lake is located at 56.26934°N, -158.78171°W. It is on the southeast side of the Alaska Peninsula and comprises all of Chignik Lake the waterbody, as well as land to the northeast and southeast of the lake and land to the south of the Chignik River, the lake's outlet.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 59.1 km2, of which 31.7 km2 are land and 27.3 km2, or 46.27%, are water.

In 2009 the Marines of 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, began work on an inter-village road system linking Chignik Lake to Chignik Lagoon. This is the first phase of potentially creating road links between Chignik Lake, Chignik Lagoon and Chignik.

Demographics
Chignik Lake first appeared on the 1960 U.S. Census. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 145 people, 40 households, and 34 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 11.8 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 4.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 11.72% White, 86.90% Native American, 0.69% Asian, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 40 households, out of which 65.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% consisted of a sole occupant 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.63 and the average family size was 3.97.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 44.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,458, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $0 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,842. There were 21.2% of families and 22.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 31.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Egegik, Alaska

Egegik ( Sugpiaq: Igya'iq, Igyagiq ) is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 39, down from 109 in 2010. It has been home to cannery operations.

Geography
Egegik is at 58.21917°N, -157.35806°W (58.219292, -157.357989) on the eastern shores of both Bristol Bay and, more locally, of Egegik Bay. The village is on a high bluff along the southern shore of the Egegik River at the upper extent of Egegik Bay.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 134.0 sqmi, of which, 32.8 sqmi is land and 101.2 sqmi (75.54%) is water.

Demographics
Egegik first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated Inuit village of Igagik. It appeared again under that name in 1890 and 1900. It returned again in 1920 as Egegik.

As of the census of 2000, there were 64 people, 44 households, and 2 1/2 families residing in the city. The population density was 3.5 PD/sqmi. There were 286 housing units at an average density of 8.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 18.97% White, 57.76% Native American, 0.86% Asian, and 22.41% from two or more races. 6.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 44 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 2.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.7% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.74.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 32.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 3.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 146.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,000, and the median income for a family was $59,583. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $40,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,352. There were no families and 6.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Igiugig, Alaska

Igiugig is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 68 at the 2020 census, up from 54 in 2010. The village is at the source of the Kvichak River, at the outlet of Lake Iliamna.

History
The word Igiugig means "Like a throat that swallows water". The village is named for its location at the outlet of Lake Iliamna, where it flows into the Kvichak River. Most of the population is made up of Yupik Eskimos, Aleuts, and Athabascan Indians.

Geography
Igiugig is located at 59.33028°N, -155.90806°W (59.330327, -155.907926), at the southwest end of Lake Iliamna.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 57.3 km2, of which 53.3 km2 are land and 4.0 km2, or 6.98%, are water.

Demographics
Igiugig first appeared on the 1970 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 53 people, 16 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2.7 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 1.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 16.98% White, 71.70% Native American, and 11.32% from two or more races. 1.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 16 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.31 and the average family size was 3.77.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 43.4% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $22,250. The per capita income for the CDP was $13,172. None of the families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line. All of the people living in poverty are aged 65 or above.

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Iliamna, Alaska

Iliamna (Dena'ina: Illiamna) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 108 at the 2020 census, slightly down from 109 in 2010.

History
Iliamna was originally the name of an Athabaskan village at the point where the Iliamna River flows into Iliamna Lake, about 35 mi east of present-day Iliamna. That site is now called Old Iliamna (Dena'ina: Nuch'ak'dalitnu’). In 1935, the residents of Old Iliamna moved to the present-day location.

The first sport fishing lodge in Iliamna was built in the 1930s, and the second was built in the 1950s. Many more were built later in the 20th century. Iliamna's economy has two main elements: subsistence fishing and hunting and sport fishing lodges. Year-round residents largely pursue subsistence activities, while summer workers from other areas work in the lodges.

Around 1913, Herman Gartelmann, Jack Kinney, and Ed Ahola built a roadhouse here, taking advantage of air travel through Lake Clark Pass. Jack and Ed were from Old Iliamna village. Frederick Roehl purchased the roadhouse around 1917, and when he died in 1923, Hans Seversen took over and the facility became known as Seversen's Roadhouse. He started hosting big game hunters in 1921 and the first sport fishermen in 1937. Martin Seversen ran the operation from 1946 and put up a new building. Mary Seversen Clark sold the operation in 1956.

Iliamna faces the prospect of developing into a mining town, as several multi-national companies plan to develop the area northwest of the village into one of North America's largest gold-copper-molybdenum mines. The first company to submit plans to the State of Alaska is Northern Dynasty Minerals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunter Dickinson. The Lake and Peninsula Borough, the region's governing body, passed a strong resolution in support of the mine's development, but the majority of the surrounding villages adamantly oppose it. Two non-profit organizations are leading the fight against open-pit mining in the Bristol Bay watershed - the Bristol Bay Alliance and the Renewable Resources Coalition. A study concluded in 2006 indicated the majority of Alaskans were opposed to the development.

Geography
Iliamna is located in southwest Alaska at 59.765°N, -154.84028°W (59.765135, -154.840312). It is bordered to the south by the city of Newhalen, to the west by the Newhalen River, and to the southeast by Iliamna Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 97.4 km2, of which 96.2 km2 are land and 1.2 km2, or 1.23%, are water.

Climate
Iliamna has a continental subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc) with mild summers and severely cold winters. Iliamna's year-round average temperature is 37.7 F, with five months averaging below freezing (32 F) and three months averaging above 50 F, July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 57.8 F and January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 18.4 F. Winters are sometimes very cold, and in some years there are even low temperatures below -40 F, usually 32 days have a minimum 0 F or below annually, and the coldest temperature in a year can drop to -21 F, so Iliamna falls in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4b. The coldest day of the year averaged -11 F in the 1991 to 2020 normals, while the warmest night average was at 57 F. The coldest daytime maximum on record is -33 F on January 19, 1947, while, conversely, the record warm daily minimum is 61 F on August 13, 2019. Extreme temperatures have ranged from −47 °F on January 22, 1947, up to 91 °F on June 27, 1953. The coldest month has been January 1947 and December 1942 with a mean temperature of -6.5 F, while the warmest month was July 2019 at 63.2 F; the annual mean temperature has ranged from 28.2 F in 1956 to 42.1 F in 2019.

Iliamna receives 25.01 inch of annual precipitation, mostly between summer and fall. September 1961 was the wettest month, with 11.02 inch of precipitation, and there were many months without recorded precipitation. The wettest year was 1985 with 40.79 inch of precipitation, while the driest was 1968 with 15.33 inch.

Demographics
The current Iliamna first appeared on the 1940 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980. Prior to 1940, the Iliamna listed on the census was for the former village of (Old) Iliamna, located on the east side of the lake, which is no longer in existence.

As of the census of 2000, there were 102 people, 35 households, and 26 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2.8 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 1.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 39.22% White, 50.00% Native American, and 10.78% from two or more races.

There were 35 households, out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 2.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,625, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $36,667 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,741. There were no families and 3.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Ivanof Bay, Alaska

Ivanof Bay (Sugpiaq: Kangi'asinaq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was just one at the 2020 census, down from seven in 2010.

Geography
Ivanof Bay is on the south side of the Alaska Peninsula at 55.91111°N, -159.48917°W (55.911004, -159.489113). It is the farthest southwest community in the Lake and Peninsula Borough of Alaska, 13 mi west of Perryville and 53 mi northeast of Sand Point in the Aleutians East Borough.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Ivanof Bay CDP has an area of 10.9 km2, all land. It sits at the north end of the bay of the same name, an arm of the Pacific Ocean.

Demographics
Ivanof Bay first appeared on the 1970 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 22 people, 9 households, and 7 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6.5 PD/sqmi. There were 12 housing units at an average density of 3.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.55% White and 95.45% Native American.

There were 9 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 18.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, and 31.8% from 45 to 64. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 266.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 350.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $91,977, and the median income for a family was $91,977. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,983. None of the population were below the poverty line.

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Kokhanok, Alaska

Kokhanok is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 152, down from 170 in 2000.

Geography
Kokhanok is at 59.44083°N, -154.74694°W (59.440927, -154.746974). It is on the south shore of Iliamna Lake, 37 km south of Iliamna.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Kokhanok CDP has an area of 54.2 km2, of which 53.9 km2 are land and 0.3 km2, or 0.56%, are water.

Demographics
Kokhanok first appeared on the 1890 U.S. Census as a native unincorporated village named "Kakhonak." It next returned in 1950. The name was changed to the present spelling of Kokhanok in 1980, when it was made a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 174 people, 52 households, and 40 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 8.2 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 2.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.05% White, 86.78% Native American, 1.15% from other races, and 4.02% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 52 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.68.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 35.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 141.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 145.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,583, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,732. About 40.0% of families and 42.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

The population is a mixture of Aleut, Yup'ik and Athabaskan. Unlike Iliamna, the sport fishing industry doesn't reach Kokhanok, and the economic activity is based on subsistence hunting and fishing.

title: Kokhanok, Alaska


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Levelock, Alaska

Levelock is a census-designated place (CDP) along the Kvichak River in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. It was known by the indigenous name of Kivichakh, a variant of Kvichak. At the 2020 census the population was 69, same amount as in 2010.

Geography
Levelock is located at 59.11028°N, -156.85861°W (59.110141, -156.858684). It sits on the west bank of the Kvichak River, 18 mi north of its mouth at Kvichak Bay and 47 mi by river southwest (downstream) from Igiugig at the outlet of Iliamna Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Levelock CDP has a total area of 31.3 km2, all of it land.

Demographics
Levelock first appeared on the 1890 U.S. Census as the native village of "Kivichakh." It did not appear again until 1950, as Levelock. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 122 people, 45 households, and 25 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 8.4 PD/sqmi. There were 50 housing units at an average density of 3.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 4.92% White, 89.34% Native American, and 5.74% from two or more races. 2.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 45 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.96.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 40.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 144.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,199. There were 16.7% of families and 24.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.7% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

The Tribal Village of Levelock has three key economic drivers: tourism (sport fishing and lodges), a commercial seafood plant scheduled to open 2018-19 and tender services along the major river systems of southwest Alaska. In 2017, the village provided increased transparency of these and other projects.

Notable residents

 * Adelheid Herrmann, Alaskan state legislator (1983–89), researcher

title: Levelock, Alaska


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Newhalen, Alaska

Newhalen is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 168.

Geography
Newhalen is located at 59.72556°N, -154.89444°W (59.725688, -154.894442).

Newhalen is on the north shore of Iliamna Lake in southern Alaska, at the mouth of Newhalen River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 sqmi, of which, 6.1 sqmi of it is land and 2.3 sqmi of it (27.37%) is water.

The proposed Pebble Mine site is located near Newhalen.

The nearest mountain is called Roadhouse Mountain.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 160 people, 39 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was 26.4 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 8.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 8.75% White, 85.00% Native American, and 6.25% from two or more races.

There were 39 households, out of which 59.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 5.1% were non-families. 5.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.0% consisted of a sole occupant 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.10 and the average family size was 4.22.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 45.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $38,333 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,448. About 26.7% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

History
Newhalen was originally a Yup'ik village called Noghelin, after the Newhalen River. "Newhalen" is an Anglicized version of the original name. The village was established in the late 1800s because of the bountiful fish and game in the area.

The population of Newhalen now includes Alutiiqs and Athabascans as well as Yupik. Most pursue subsistence hunting and fishing.

title: Newhalen, Alaska


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Nondalton, Alaska

Nondalton (Dena'ina: Nuvendaltun or Nundaltin) is a town on the west shore of Six Mile Lake in the Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 133, down from 164 in 2010.

Geography
Nondalton is located at 59.96694°N, -154.85167°W (59.967015, -154.851636). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 8.8 sqmi, of which 8.4 sqmi is land and 0.4 sqmi (4.57%) is water.

Demographics
Nondalton first appeared on the 1920 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. This was the original Nondalton village, approximately 2 miles north of the present village. The original site became Old Nondalton. Residents relocated in 1940 to the present location of Nondalton. It formally incorporated in 1971.

As of the census of 2000, there were 221 people, 68 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 26.4 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 14.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 9.50% White, 89.14% Native American, 0.45% Pacific Islander, and 0.90% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 68 households, of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.25 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 39.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,583, and the median income for a family was $20,694. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,411. About 37.3% of families and 45.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 39.1% of those 65 or over.

History
Nondalton is an Athabascan Indian (Tanaina and Iliamna) village. The name means "lake after lake" in their language: the village is situated along one of a line of lakes. Nondalton was first recorded in 1909. The village was originally located on the north shore of Six Mile Lake, but was moved to the present location in 1940, due to the depletion of wood and the growth of mud flats.

Subsistence hunting and fishing are the major economic activities. Government is by tribal council. There is a food store with a post office attached, a state-certified public school providing pre-kindergarten through 12th grade instruction, an outpatient medical clinic with family social services, a maintained Russian Orthodox church, a fishing lodge, and a water purification plant. Uncertified water is usually piped to most houses; septic tanks are used for sewage; and electric power and telephone service is available. Nondalton is on a boil drinking water notice indefinitely.

Nondalton is isolated: there are no highways or roads connecting it to other villages. The primary means of access and egress to the village is by airplane: a privately owned airport for single-engine craft services the village.

Among the issues affecting the village at the start of the 21st century is the proposed Pebble Mine site in the vicinity of nearby Lake Iliamna.

title: Nondalton, Alaska


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Pedro Bay, Alaska

Pedro Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 43 as of the 2020 census, slightly up from 42 in 2010.

Geography
Pedro Bay is located at 59.78209°N, -154.1326°W. It is at the head of Pedro Bay, on the northeast end of Iliamna Lake. The CDP extends northwest to the south shore of Knutson Bay and east to the north shore of Pile Bay on Iliamna Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 50.0 km2, of which 44.2 km2 are land and 5.8 km2, or 11.67%, are water.

History
The Dena'ina Athabascan people occupied the area around Pedro Bay historically. They warred with Russian fur traders over trade practices in the early 19th century.

The St. Nicholas Chapel in Pedro Bay is a historic Russian Orthodox church that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics
Pedro Bay first appeared on the 1950 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 50 people, 17 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2.9 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 2.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 36.00% White, 40.00% Native American, and 24.00% from two or more races.

There were 17 households, out of which 64.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% consisted of a sole occupant 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 40.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,750, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,420. There were no families and 6.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Pedro Bay Corporation
Following the passing of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), the Pedro Bay Corporation was formed on September 11, 1973, as the village corporation of Pedro Bay alongside more than 200 other Alaska Native village corporations and 12 Alaska Native Regional Corporations. The act aimed to establish a system of corporate ownership in order to establish financial independence for Alaska Natives, with the Pedro Bay Corporation coming to represent 170 shareholders of Aleut, Eskimo and Indian heritage from the village and surrounding area since its formation. The Pedro Bay Corporation is responsible for the oversight of approximately 92100 acre of surface land, while the Alaska Native regional corporation for the region, Bristol Bay Native Corporation, owns all subsurface area as defined by ANCSA.

Since its formation, the company's operations have grown to include security services; land, natural resource, and agricultural services; construction; project planning, management and contract administration; transportation services; and medical clinics, physician assistant, EMT, and drug and alcohol testing services. Additionally, the PBC-owned company Pedro Bay Contractors works throughout the area on tasks having to do with observation and security services; land, natural resource, and agricultural services; commercial construction, design, and build; and project planning, management, and contract administration solutions.

As defined by the company's Land Use Policy, access is allowed to the public with written permission on a limited basis. Dividends are paid annually in December to all shareholders and elders represented by the company in addition to scholarship and employment opportunities offered annually.

title: Pedro Bay, Alaska


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Perryville, Alaska

Perryville (Alutiiq: Perry-q) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 88 at the 2020 census, down from 113 in 2010.

History
Mount Katmai erupted on June 6, 1912, permanently displacing many local native people. One month after the eruption, 78 of the Katmai refugees boarded the U.S. revenue cutter Manning to return to the Alaska Peninsula and establish a new village. After a failed first village site selection, the natives were relocated yet again to a spot 200 mi southwest of Mt. Katmai. The new settlement was named "Perry", and later became known as "Perryville", for K.W. Perry, captain of the Manning.

On July 29, 2021, a M8.2 Earthquake struck 104 km SE of Perryville.

Geography
Perryville is located in southwestern Lake and Peninsula Borough at 55.91363°N, -159.15114°W. It sits on the south shore of the Alaska Peninsula at the mouth of the Kametolook River and faces the Chiachi Islands about 2 mi out in the Pacific Ocean. It is served by Perryville Airport.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Perryville CDP has a total area of 28.9 km2, of which 0.05 km2, or 0.18%, are water.

Demographics
Perryville first appeared on the 1920 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village (also listed under the alternative name of Chignik Post Office). It reported in every successive census except for 1950, when it did not appear. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 107 people, 33 households, and 23 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 11.6 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 4.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 1.87% White, 97.20% Native American, and 0.93% from two or more races.

There were 33 households, out of which 51.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 4.04.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 39.3% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 3.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $54,583. Males had a median income of $0 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,935. There were 5.3% of families and 16.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Perryville, Alaska


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Pilot Point, Alaska

Pilot Point (Alutiiq: Agisaq) is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States, on the Alaska Peninsula. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 70, up from 68 in 2010.

Geography
Pilot Point is located at 57.56028°N, -157.58222°W (57.560226, -157.582267). Most of the community (village) is located on a high, ancient glacial moraine which abuts the eastern shore of Ugashik Bay six nautical miles upstream from Smoky Point and eighteen nautical miles (33 km) downstream from the village of Ugashik.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 140.5 sqmi, of which, 25.4 sqmi of it is land and 115.1 sqmi of it (81.93%) is water.

Demographics
Pilot Point first appeared on the 1940 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. In 1980, it was made a census-designated place (CDP). In 1992, it formally incorporated.

As of the census of 2000, there were 100 people, 29 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 3.9 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 14.00% White and 86.00% Native American.

There were 29 households, out of which 58.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.0% consisted of a sole occupant 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.45 and the average family size was 3.91.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 43.0% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.0 males.

Economics
Both in historic and economic terms, Pilot Point has depended for its existence on the substantial seasonal returns of anadromous Pacific salmon, especially sockeye (Oncorhynchus nerka) which is the mainstay economic force of the entire region. Over half of the residents depend directly on the salmon fishery for their livelihood, with a small remainder depending on tourism, sports fishing and hunting, and a few government jobs.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $43,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,627. There were 18.2% of families and 20.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.9% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Pilot Point, Alaska


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Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska

Pope-Vannoy Landing is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Lake and Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was six at the 2020 census, same amount as in 2010.

Geography
Pope-Vannoy Landing is located at 59.5375°N, -154.53056°W (59.537594, -154.530521), on the south side of Iliamna Lake. The CDP includes the lake inlets of Copper River Bay and Intricate Bay and extends east 7 mi up the Copper River valley.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 165.6 km2, of which 144.1 km2 are land and 21.5 km2, or 13.01%, are water.

Demographics
Pope-Vannoy Landing first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 8 people, 5 households, and 2 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 0.2 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 0.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 37.50% White, 25.00% Native American, and 37.50% from two or more races.

There were 5 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 20.0% were married couples living together, and 60.0% were non-families. 60.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.60 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 12.5% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 37.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 300.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 250.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $4,583, and the median income for a family was $3,750. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $4,325. 75.0% of the population and all of the families were below the poverty line. None of those under the age of 18 or older than 65 were living below the poverty line.

title: Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska


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Port Alsworth, Alaska

Port Alsworth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. It is 165 mi by air southwest of Anchorage. Its population was 186 at the 2020 census, up from 159 in 2010. It is the most populated community in the borough.

Port Alsworth was founded in 1950 by Babe Alsworth (1909-2004), a missionary and bush pilot, and Mary Alsworth (1923-1996), who was the town's first postmaster. Port Alsworth is located on private land within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and is the site of the national park's field headquarters.

Samaritan's Purse operates a lodge for wounded United States military veterans located in the town for "Operation Heal Our Patriots" (OHOP). There is a summer camp there called "Tanalian Bible Camp" where youth, ages 8–19, from the surrounding villages can attend. From the summer of 2013 to the spring of 2014, the local Tanalian School underwent renovation and a dearly needed expansion. The renovation tripled school square footage, bought new furniture, and doubled the size of the gym.

Geography
Port Alsworth is located in northern Lake and Peninsula Borough at 60.20833°N, -154.30667°W (60.208281, -154.306586). It sits on the south shore of Lake Clark at the mouth of the Tanalian River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 58.8 km2, of which 58.65 km2 are land and 0.16 km2, or 0.27%, are water.

Climate
Port Alsworth has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc).

Demographics
Port Alsworth first appeared on the 1940 U.S. Census as the unincorporated village of "Tanalian Point". It next appeared on the 1960 census with its present name of Port Alsworth. It did not reappear again until 1990, when it was named a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000 there were 104 people, 34 households, and 24 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4.6 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 3.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.88% White, 4.81% Native American, and 17.31% from two or more races. There were 34 households, out of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.64.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 41.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,750.00, and the median income for a family was $62,083. Males had a median income of $50,417 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,716. There were no families and 6.0% of the population lived below the poverty line; of those no one was under eighteen and none over 64.

Transportation
Air taxis serve the private Port Alsworth Airport and the public Wilder/Natwick LLC Airport.

title: Port Alsworth, Alaska


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Port Heiden, Alaska

Port Heiden (Alutiiq: Masrriq) is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 100, slightly down from 102 in 2010.

Geography and climate
Port Heiden is located at 56.94889°N, -158.65583°W (56.948949, -158.655745).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 51.4 sqmi, of which, 50.7 sqmi of it is land and 0.7 sqmi of it (1.28%) is water.

Port Heiden has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc).

Demographics
Port Heiden first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated Aleut village of "Mashikh." Some maps erroneously placed it at the latter settlement of Port Moller instead of at Port Heiden. In 1890, it returned as "Meshik." It next reported in 1920 as Port Heiden, and again in 1930. It did not appear again until 1960, but has appeared in every subsequent census. It was formally incorporated in 1972.

As of the census of 2000, there were 119 people, 41 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density was 2.3 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 1.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 19.33% White, 65.55% Native American, 2.52% from other races, and 12.61% from two or more races. 2.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 41 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.5% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.79.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 39.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $70,000. Males had a median income of $53,750 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,532. There were no families and 5.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 25.0% of those over 64.

title: Port Heiden, Alaska


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Ugashik, Alaska

Ugashik (Ugaasaq in Sugpiaq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 4 at the 2020 census, down from 12 in 2010.

Geography
Ugashik is located on the Alaska Peninsula at 57.53417°N, -157.26889°W (57.534143, -157.268870). The community sits on the east bank of the Ugashik River, 10 mi upriver (east) from its mouth in Ugashik Bay, an arm of Bristol Bay of the Bering Sea, and 25 mi downriver (west) from the mouth of Lower Ugashik Lake. The CDP extends east as far as the west shores of Lower and Upper Ugashik Lakes.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 690.4 km2, of which 641.1 km2 are land and 49.3 km2, or 7.15%, are water.

The village of Ugashik is located some 6 mi by air and 20 mi by river east of the village of Pilot Point. The proximity to the salmon-rich waters of Ugashik Bay and available fresh water supply made it suitable as a location for a salmon cannery, Alaska Packers which operated until 1957. A family-owned company, Briggs Way Cannery, opened in 1962, and runs to this day. It is currently known as Ugashik Wild Salmon Co. and is continued on by the second generation of family and fishermen.

Demographics
Ugashik first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated Aleut village of "Oogashik." Of 177 residents, 176 were Aleut and 1 was Creole (Mixed Russian and Native). It returned in 1890 under the present spelling of Ugashik and also included 2 native settlements and Bering Sea Packing Company. Of 154 residents, 123 were Natives, 20 were White and 11 were Asian. It returned again in 1900 with 348 residents, though the racial breakdown was not ascertained. This was its highest ever population and was the 20th largest community in Alaska. It did not report again until 1930. It continued to report in every successive census except 1970. It was designated an Alaskan Native Village Statistical Area (ANVSA) in 1980. In 2000, it was made a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2008, there were 12 people, 7 households, and 2 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 0.0 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 0.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 18.18% White, 0% Native American, and 79.8 from two or more races, Alaska Native being one of them.

There were 7 households, out of which none had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.5% were married couples living together, and 71.4% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and one had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.57 and the average family size was 2.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 0% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 72.7% from 45 to 72,. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $35,417. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,530. There were no families and 10.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Big Lake, Alaska

Big Lake (Dena'ina: K'enaka Bena )is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,833 at the 2020 census, up from 3,350 in 2010.

Geography
Big Lake is located at 61.5375°N, -149.89111°W (61.537449, -149.891104).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 144.8 sqmi, of which, 131.9 sqmi of it is land and 12.9 sqmi of it (8.89%) is water.

It contains Big Lake Airport, a general use airport with a gravel runway.

Climate
Big Lake, Alaska experiences an average of 51.4 inches of snowfall per year, 109 precipitation days, 131 sunny days, and an average annual wind speed of 8.18 MPH.

Parks
The area is home to three Alaska State Parks facilities. Big Lake North State Recreation Site is a 19 acre park with a large campground, picnic areas, boat launch, and jetski rentals. Big Lake South State Recreation Site has a smaller campground, picnic sites, and boat launch. Winter activities in both parks include cross country skiing, ice fishing, and dog mushing.

The Rocky Lake State Recreation Site is a 49 acre park with a campground, picnic areas, and lake access.

Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Big Lake had a population of 3,350. As of the 2017 American Community Survey, it was estimated to have 3,136 residents, of whom 53.2% were male, 46.8% were female, 82.8% were white, 5.2% were Native American or Alaska Native, 0.7% were Asian, and 11.3% were two or more races. 5.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Big Lake
Big Lake first appeared on the 1960 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,635 people, 971 households, and 647 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 20.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,122 housing units at an average density of 16.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.13% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 7.32% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.87% from other races, and 4.02% from two or more races. 1.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 971 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,382, and the median income for a family was $47,542. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $30,139 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,285. About 9.8% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.

Former City of Long Island (1965–1975)
Within Big Lake is the former short-lived incorporated city of Long Island, which existed from 1965–1975 and had just 7 residents on the 1970 census. It was located on the northeast side of Big Lake at 61.54306°N, -149.87917°W. This is not to be confused with the former logging camp of Long Island.

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Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska

Buffalo Soapstone is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,021 at the 2020 census, up from 855 in 2010.

Geography
Buffalo Soapstone is located at 61.69017°N, -149.1242°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 22.6 sqmi, of which, 22.6 sqmi of it is land and 0.04% is water.

Demographics
Buffalo Soapstone first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 699 people, 233 households, and 171 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 31.0 PD/sqmi. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 11.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.70% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 4.43% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 1.14% from other races, and 4.01% from two or more races. 1.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 233 households, out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 2.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,264, and the median income for a family was $40,678.09. Males had a median income of $45,208 versus $26,167 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,021. About 22.8% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.4% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Butte, Alaska

Butte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,589, up from 3,246 in 2010. Butte is located between the Matanuska River and the Knik River, approximately 5 mi southeast of Palmer. It is accessible via the Old Glenn Highway.

Education
Butte has its own elementary school, although the closest high school is Palmer High School.

Recreation
The town of Butte surrounds the geological formation Bodenburg Butte (Hutnaynut'i in the indigenous Dena'ina language), from which the town draws its name. There are two hikes to the 900-foot summit, which offers 360-degree views of the surrounding Matanuska Valley and distant Knik Glacier.

Located within the town is the Knik River Public Use Area (KRPUA), which provides a full spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities and is open to motorized and non-motorized recreational pursuits. Activities common to the area include riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs), hunting, fishing, trapping, target shooting, boating, flying planes, horseback riding, biking, hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

Butte is also home to the Alaska Raceway Park, which has been operating for more than 50 years. The track holds races from Mother’s Day until Labor Day and most between. The 1/3 mile asphalt oval track is certified for NASCAR races in the Whelen All American Series.

Located on the southern flank of the Bodenburg Butte is the Williams Reindeer Farm, which has been operating since 1987. The Reindeer farm is featured in an episode of Discovery's Dirty Jobs.

Economy
The economic backbone of Butte is a substantial agricultural network of producing farms as well as the State of Alaska Plant Materials Center. Organic and conventional farms in the area supply a bounty of produce to the local farmer's markets of the surrounding areas.

A variety of other small businesses in the area include equestrian centers, coffee shops and restaurants, various auto and fleet repair shops, Butte Municipal Airport, a boatbuilder and 2 fire stations.

Geography
Butte is located at 61.54806°N, -149.02667°W (61.548030, -149.026617).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 41.0 sqmi, of which 40.3 sqmi of it is land and 0.7 sqmi of it (1.80%) is water.

Demographics
Butte first appeared on the 1960 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. In 1980, the name was changed to "Bodenburg Butte" and was made a census-designated place (CDP). In 1990, the name reverted to Butte.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,561 people, 884 households, and 671 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 63.6 PD/sqmi. There were 964 housing units at an average density of 23.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.5% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 2.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 884 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 30.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,573, and the median income for a family was $58,796. Males had a median income of $46,298 versus $32,933 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,522. About 7.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Butte, Alaska


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Chase, Alaska

Chase is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. Located 9.2 miles north from Talkeetna, it is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 19 at the 2020 census, down from 34 in 2010.

Geography
Chase is located at 62.42222°N, -150.0775°W (62.422316, -150.077553).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 93.5 sqmi, of which, 92.9 sqmi of it is land and 0.6 sqmi of it 0.66% is water.

Demographics
Chase first appeared on the 1990 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 41 people, 21 households, and 9 families residing in the CDP. The population density at that time was 0.4 /sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.

There were 21 households, out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.4% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 17.1% from 25 to 44, 56.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 156.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 183.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $0. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,000. There were no families and none of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Chase, Alaska


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Chickaloon, Alaska

Chickaloon (Nay’dini’aa Na’ in Ahtna Athabascan; Nuk'din'itnu in Dena'ina) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 254 at the 2020 census, down from 272 in 2010.

The Alaska Native people of Chickaloon are a mixture of Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabaskan.

On May 31, 2021, a M6.1 Earthquake struck Chickaloon.

Geography
Chickaloon is located at 61.79389°N, -148.48278°W (61.793994, -148.482733).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 80.2 sqmi, of which 79.4 sqmi is land and 0.8 sqmi (1.05%) is water.

Demographics
Chickaloon first appeared on the 1930 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village. It appeared again on the 1940 & 1960 censuses, but was not returned separately in 1950, 1970 & 1980. It returned again beginning in 1990, when it was made a census-designated place.

As of the census of 2000, there were 213 people, 87 households, and 58 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2.7 PD/sqmi. There were 208 housing units at an average density of 2.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.93% White, 1.41% Black or African American, 15.49% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. 1.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 87 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 41.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,792, and the median income for a family was $49,792. Males had a median income of $41,827 versus $36,607 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,755. None of the families and 2.8% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education
The Ya Ne Dah Ah School teaches the Ahtna Athabaskan language as a part of its curriculum.

In popular culture
In 2020, the town's school students were featured in an educational segment about Chickaloon and map keys during Molly of Denali episode "By Sled or By Snowshoe."

title: Chickaloon, Alaska


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Farm Loop, Alaska

Farm Loop is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census the population was 2,747, up from 1,028 in 2010.

Geography
Farm Loop is located at 61.62833°N, -149.14556°W (61.628426, -149.145602).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.9 sqmi, of which, 8.8 sqmi of it is land and 0.11% is water.

Demographics
Farm Loop first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,067 people, 334 households, and 268 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 120.7 PD/sqmi. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 39.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.0% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 3.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. 2.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 334 households, out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.19 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 36.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,234, and the median income for a family was $56,953. Males had a median income of $44,417 versus $31,705 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,880. About 6.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Farm Loop, Alaska


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Fishhook, Alaska

Fishhook is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census the population was 5,048, up from 4,679 in 2010.

Geography
Fishhook is located at 61.67722°N, -149.265°W (61.677320, -149.265043).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 88.4 sqmi, of which, 88.1 sqmi of it is land and 0.3 sqmi of it (0.33%) is water. It could be characterized as slightly more rural than suburban. It contains a number of mid-sized to small lakes and the Little Susitna River. In general, it is accessed by Wasilla-Fishhook Road.

Demographics
Fishhook first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP). It is not to be confused with an earlier community of the same name, which is now Chalkyitsik.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,030 people, 663 households, and 509 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 23.0 PD/sqmi. There were 730 housing units at an average density of 8.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.4% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 3.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. 1.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 663 households, out of which 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 3.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,179, and the median income for a family was $57,857. Males had a median income of $46,417 versus $25,865 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,042. About 7.3% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Fishhook, Alaska


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Gateway, Alaska

Gateway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,748 at the 2020 census, up from 5,552 in 2010. Gateway is the fifth-most populated CDP in the borough.

Geography
Gateway is located at 61.57639°N, -149.2525°W (61.576398, -149.252506).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.8 sqmi, of which, 16.3 sqmi of it is land and 0.5 sqmi of it (3.04%) is water.

Demographics
Gateway first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,952 people, 981 households, and 781 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 181.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,084 housing units at an average density of 66.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 4.0% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 5.0% from two or more races. 2.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 981 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,385, and the median income for a family was $65,990. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $37,135 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,548. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Gateway, Alaska


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Glacier View, Alaska

Glacier View is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Area. At the 2020 census the population was 375, up from 234 in 2010. The terminus of Matanuska Glacier is located approximately three miles southwest of Glacier View.

Geography
Glacier View is located in the eastern part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough at 61.81861°N, -147.71472°W (61.818532, -147.714741). It is bordered to the east by the Eureka Roadhouse CDP and to the west by the Chickaloon CDP. It is on the north side of the valley of the Matanuska River, along Alaska Route 1, the Glenn Highway, which leads west 60 mi to Palmer and east 78 mi to Alaska Route 4 in Glennallen.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Glacier View CDP has a total area of 234.3 sqmi, of which 232.1 sqmi are land and 2.2 sqmi, or 0.94%, are water.

Demographics
Glacier View first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 249 people, 104 households, and 61 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 0.6 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 0.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.76% White, 0.40% Black or African American, 7.23% Native American, 0.40% Asian, and 3.21% from two or more races.

There were 104 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 34.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,429, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $13,542 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,855. None of the families and 4.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Sports and recreation
Skiing is a popular activity in the winter. The surrounding Chugach Mountains provide excellent back-country ski slopes. Majestic Heli Ski provides helicopter guided services during the winter months from the Majestic Valley Wilderness Lodge.

Hiking is available year-round on many trails. Some are within walking distance of the Glenn Highway while many others are a leisurely drive away.

The town hosts the Glacier View Car launch on the 4th of July. Cars are launched from the buff to the beach below.

title: Glacier View, Alaska


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Houston, Alaska

Houston is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located roughly 33 miles from downtown Anchorage, though it is a 57-mile drive between the two points. The population was 1,975 at the 2020 census, up from 1,912 in 2000.

Geography
Houston is located at 61.60833°N, -149.77361°W (61.608309, -149.773719). This places it along the George Parks Highway and the Little Susitna River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.9 sqmi, of which, 22.4 sqmi of it is land and 1.1 sqmi of it (4.89%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020 and the 2022 American Community Survey, there were 1,975 people and 726 households. The population density was 82.5 PD/sqmi. There were 581 housing units at an average density of 25.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.4% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 4.0% Native American or Alaska Native, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Another 9.1% were from two or more races, and 4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In the 726 households, 39.9% were married couples, 30.6% were a male householder with no spouse, and 20.9% were a female householder with no spouse. The average household size was 2.21. The average family size, however, was 2.85: 411 of the 726 households were categorized as families. About 20%, or 145, family households included children under 18 years old.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 20.3% under the age of 18, and 15% over the age of 65, some of whom live alone (14.2% of all householders living alone were over age 65). The median age was 43.3 years old. For women, the median age was higher than the overall median age at 47.7 years old. There are also far more men than women as for every 100 females, there were 128.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $75,096. Males had a median income of $40,417 versus $28,207 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,792. About 20% of the population fell below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

A number of Houston residents are also veterans: 14% of residents are veterans, compared to 10.1% of Alaska's population as a whole and 6.2% of Americans more generally.

History
Houston Siding was first listed on a blueprint map of the Alaska Railroad in 1917 as part of the growing mining operations in the area. It was heavily used by the U.S. Navy during World War II, after which the mines were abandoned.

Houston was incorporated as a third-class city in 1966, and later re-designated as a second-class city in 1973.

Other notable events in the city's history include:

 * On August 30, 1972, George Boney, the chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court and at the time the youngest chief justice of any U.S. state supreme court, died in Houston (at Cheri Lake) in a boating accident which resulted in drowning.
 * On June 3, 1996, the Miller's Reach wildfire covered more than 37000 acre in Houston and adjacent Big Lake. Property loss included 454 buildings; it cost over $16 million USD.

Legal firework sales
Houston, Alaska is home to the Gorilla Fireworks Stand along its Parks Highway, providing a wide range of pyrotechnic explosions and products to the public. The city allows the sale of fireworks, which are prohibited throughout the Mat-Su Borough and Anchorage, and the sales taxes generated from those help pay for emergency services. These stands are the only place to purchase fireworks legally in Southcentral Alaska, and provide entertainment to many residents and visitors of the state. Taxes from fireworks sales at Houston's parks highway stands cover 10-15% of the city fire department's budget.

Fireworks buyers are charged a 2% sales tax, plus an additional 2% tax. This policy was approved by the voters of Houston in 2010, and was made permanent by the City Council. The additional tax was meant to “promote increased public safety”, and all the tax take goes to the fire department.

Cannabis legalization
In 2014, Alaska voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana and its retail sale. However, local governments were given the right to ban commercial grow operations or pot sales within city limits. While Palmer and Wasilla originally banned marijuana sales and grow operations, Houston attempted to bolster its city revenues by allowing marijuana commerce. The mayor of Houston, Virgie Thompson, believed that cannabis excise and sales taxes could cover expenses for a new city police force.

Houston issued the first limited grow room license in the Matsu Valley to Lacey and Ron Bass in 2016. In 2021, marijuana tax revenue alone comprised over 33% of Houston's total collected taxes.

Notable person

 * James Bondsteel (1947–1987), Medal of Honor recipient, lived in Houston until his death in 1987

title: Houston, Alaska


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Knik River, Alaska

Knik River is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Located 15 miles southeast from Palmer along the Knik River, it is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 792 at the 2020 census, up from 744 in 2010.

Geography and climate
Knik River is located at 61.47083°N, -148.86056°W (61.470970, -148.86064) (Sec. 24, T016N, R003W, Seward Meridian), in the Palmer Recording District.

The community is at the head of the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet in Southcentral Alaska, 27 km northeast of Anchorage. The community has developed along the south bank of the Knik River, which flows into Knik Arm, at the southern border of the Mat-Su Borough. It lies along the Old Glenn Highway and Knik River Road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 93.2 sqmi, of which, 90.4 sqmi of it is land and 2.8 sqmi of it (2.95%) is water.

Climate
The temperatures in January range from -35 °F (-37 °C) to 33 °F (1 °C); in July, 72 °F (6 °C) to 85 °F (29 °C). Annual precipitation is 16.5 inches (42 cm), including 43 inches (109 cm) of snowfall.

History
The Knik (Arm area) or K′enah Ht’ana regional band of Dena'ina Athabascans were the earliest inhabitants of the region. They traveled through the area on a winter trail from Eklutna up the Knik River to the Copper River. The Palmer Road, now the Old Glenn Highway, was built through the area to Palmer in 1942. A lodge on Goat Creek was popular with travelers. The Eklutna Power Project was also built in the 1940s, including tract housing for employees. Knik River Road started as a logging road in the early 1950s; a gravel road was built in the late 1960s. The road is now paved up to Hunter Creek.

Demographics
Knik River first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census of 2000, there were 582 people, 216 households, and 147 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6.4 PD/sqmi. There were 263 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.74% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 6.70% Native American, 0.86% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 5.15% from two or more races. 2.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 216 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $36,071 versus $27,143 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,104. About 19.7% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Public services
Most homes use individual wells and septic systems. There are a few private piped systems; some residents haul water and use outhouses. The Eklutna Power Project is located in the community. The Borough provides a refuse transfer site in Butte. Electricity is provided by Matanuska Electric Association. There are no state operated schools located in the community. Local hospitals or health clinics include Valley Hospital in Palmer (746-8600) or Anchorage hospitals. Auxiliary health care is provided by Butte Ambulance Service (373-8800/745-4811), Anchorage or Palmer hospitals.

Economy and transportation
Many residents are employed in Anchorage or the Palmer/Wasilla area in a variety of positions in the private and public sectors. Retail trade, transportation, and education are the primary employers.

Knik River lies off the Glenn Highway. Many forms of transportation are available in nearby Palmer and Anchorage.

Taxes
Sales: None, Property: 11.483 mills (Borough), Special: 5% Accommodations Tax (Borough)

In popular culture

 * Jessie Arnold, fictional Iditarod musher and protagonist of a series of murder mysteries by author Sue Henry, lives outside of the city of Palmer in the Knik River valley.
 * The river is featured in the program I Shouldn't Be Alive, Season 6, Episode 4: Escape From Bear Mountain.

title: Knik River, Alaska


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Knik-Fairview, Alaska

Knik-Fairview is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census the population was 19,297, up from 14,923 in 2010. It is the most populated CDP in Alaska.

Geography
Knik-Fairview is located at 61.52758°N, -149.59795°W. 17.5 mi northeast of Anchorage on the west bank of the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet; 13 miles south of Wasilla.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 180 km2. Two percent, or 1 sqmi, of it is water.

Demographics
Knik-Fairview first appeared on the 1910 U.S. Census as the unincorporated village of Knik. It appeared again from 1920–40. Knik did not appear again until 1980, when it was classified as a native village with just 10 residents. In 1990, it was reclassified as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2000, it was renamed Knik-Fairview (CDP).

As of the 2000 census, there were 7,050 people, 2,380 households, and 1,800 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 39/km2 (100/sq mi). There were 2,590 housing units at an average density of 37/sq mi (14/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88% white, 6% Native American, and 4% from two or more races. 3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Blacks, Asians, and Pacific Islanders all have less than 1%. 1% are from other races.

There were 2,380 households, out of which 45% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64% were married couples living together, 7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24% were non-families. 18% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.4.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 33% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 108 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,100, and the median income for a family was $60,100. Males had a median income of $46,300 versus $29,800 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,900. 11% of the population and 9% of families were below the poverty line. 13% of those under the age of 18 and 4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

title: Knik-Fairview, Alaska