Atmautluak, Alaska facts for kids
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Atmautluak, Alaska
Atmaulluaq
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Aerial photograph of Atmautluak
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Location of Atmautluak, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Bethel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.37 sq mi (8.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 386 |
| • Density | 639.07/sq mi (246.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99559
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-04430 |
Atmautluak (pronounced At-mowt-loo-ak) is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is located in the Bethel Census Area. In 2020, about 386 people lived there. The name "Atmaulluaq" comes from the Yup'ik language.
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A Brief History
Atmautluak has a rich history. The area has always been home to the Yup'ik Eskimo.
Founding the Community
The village was started in the 1960s. People chose this spot because it was on higher ground. This helped protect the community from floods.
Changes in Government
Atmautluak became an official town in 1976. However, in 1996, the community decided to change its government. They chose to return to a more traditional native way of governing themselves.
Where is Atmautluak?
Atmautluak is located in Alaska. You can find it at these coordinates: 60.859675 degrees North and -162.277616 degrees West.
Land and Water
The community covers a total area of about 3.3 square miles (8.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is water, about 2.7 square miles (7.18 square kilometers). The land area is much smaller, around 0.6 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). The village is right next to the Pitmiktakik River.
Who Lives in Atmautluak?
The population of Atmautluak has changed over the years.
Population Changes
- In 1980, there were 219 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to 258.
- In 2000, it reached 294 people.
- The population dropped slightly to 277 in 2010.
- In 2020, the population increased to 386 people.
Community Makeup
In 2000, most people in Atmautluak were Native Americans. About 94.56% of the residents were Native American. A small number of people were White or from two or more races.
Many households in Atmautluak have children. In 2000, about 58.3% of homes had children under 18. The average household had about 4.9 people living in it. The average family had about 5.2 people.
Age Groups
The community has a young population. In 2000:
- About 33.3% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 18.4% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.2% were between 25 and 44.
- About 17.7% were between 45 and 64.
- Only about 5.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Atmautluak was 24 years old.
Education in Atmautluak
The Lower Kuskokwim School District runs the local school. It is called the Joann A. Alexie Memorial School.
School Grades and Students
This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. In 2018, there were about 118 students attending the school.
See also
In Spanish: Atmautluak para niños
