Aleneva, Alaska facts for kids
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Aleneva, Alaska
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 Aleneva, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kodiak Island |
| Area | |
| • Total | 62.21 sq mi (161.12 km2) |
| • Land | 62.21 sq mi (161.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5 |
| • Density | 0.08/sq mi (0.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-01560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1865543 |
Aleneva is a small community in Alaska, located on Afognak Island. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area counted by the census bureau. Aleneva is part of the Kodiak Island Borough.
In 2010, 37 people lived here. This was a decrease from 68 people in 2000. By 2020, the population was 5.
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Where is Aleneva?
Aleneva is found on the southern coast of Afognak, an island just north of Kodiak Island. It sits along the Raspberry Strait, which is a narrow body of water. Across the strait is Little Raspberry Island.
Climate in Aleneva
The weather in the Kodiak area is influenced by the Japanese current, which makes it warmer. It's similar to Southeast Alaska, but with less rain. In January, temperatures usually range from -10 to 8 degrees Celsius (14 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit). In July, it's warmer, from 4 to 24 degrees Celsius (39 to 76 degrees Fahrenheit). The area gets about 188 centimeters (74 inches) of rain each year.
The total land area of Aleneva is about 161.1 square kilometers (62.2 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
A Look at Aleneva's History
Aleneva was settled by Russian Old Believers. These are people whose families moved from Russia after the October Revolution. Many of them first settled in Woodburn, Oregon, before coming to Alaska.
In the year 2000, there were 14 homes in Aleneva, and none of them were empty. Most of the people living here were White, with a small number of Alaska Native people.
How People Lived in 2000
The 2000 census showed that 21 people in Aleneva had jobs. The community had a very low unemployment rate at that time. However, about half of the adults were not working. The average income for a household was $10,417 per year. The average income per person was $3,707. This was one of the lowest per-person incomes in Alaska at that time.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 68 | — | |
| 2010 | 37 | −45.6% | |
| 2020 | 5 | −86.5% | |
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Aleneva was first officially recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) in the year 2000. The area where Aleneva is now includes the historic community of Afognak.
In 2000, there were 68 people living in Aleneva, making up 14 households and 13 families. The population was spread out across different age groups. Over half of the population (52.9%) was under 18 years old. About 14.7% were between 18 and 24, and 17.6% were between 25 and 44. A smaller number of people were older, with 10.3% aged 45 to 64, and 4.4% aged 65 or older. The average age in Aleneva was 17 years.
Jobs and Travel
The main way people in Aleneva support themselves is through subsistence activities. This means they hunt, fish, and gather food from nature. There are also a few small logging camps on Afognak Island, but not many other job opportunities.
To get to Aleneva, people usually travel by float plane from Kodiak. There are no roads connecting Aleneva to other places.
Local Groups
- Borough: Kodiak Island Borough
- Regional Development: Southwest Alaska Muni. Conf.
See also
In Spanish: Aleneva (Alaska) para niños
