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Clark's Point, Alaska
Saguyaq
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alaska |
| Census area | Dillingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.11 sq mi (10.64 km2) |
| • Land | 3.32 sq mi (8.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.79 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 20.16/sq mi (7.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99569
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-15430 |
| GNIS | 1400426 |
Clark's Point is a small city in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Yup'ik language is Saguyaq. It is located in the Dillingham Census Area. In 2010, the city had a population of 62 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 67 people.
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About Clark's Point
Clark's Point is a city in the state of Alaska. It is found in the Dillingham Census Area. The city is known for its small community and its location in a beautiful part of Alaska.
Where is Clark's Point Located?
Clark's Point is located in southwestern Alaska. It sits on the coast, near the water. The exact location is at 58.832560 degrees north and 158.552542 degrees west.
How Big is Clark's Point?
The city covers a total area of about 4.1 square miles (10.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.1 square miles (8.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.0 square kilometers), is water. This means about 22.66% of the city's area is water.
People of Clark's Point
The number of people living in Clark's Point has changed over many years. This section looks at how the population has grown and shrunk.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 7 | — | |
| 1930 | 25 | — | |
| 1940 | 22 | −12.0% | |
| 1950 | 128 | 481.8% | |
| 1960 | 138 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 95 | −31.2% | |
| 1980 | 79 | −16.8% | |
| 1990 | 60 | −24.1% | |
| 2000 | 75 | 25.0% | |
| 2010 | 62 | −17.3% | |
| 2020 | 67 | 8.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population History
Clark's Point first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1890. Back then, it was called "Stugarok" and was an Inuit village with only 7 people. It was not counted again until 1930. At that time, it was called Clark's Point and had 25 residents. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1971.
Who Lives in Clark's Point?
In the year 2000, there were 75 people living in Clark's Point. These people lived in 24 different homes, and 15 of these were families. Most of the people in the city were Native Alaskan, making up about 90.67% of the population. About 6.67% were White.
The average home had about 3 people. Families were a bit larger, with an average of nearly 4 people.
Age Groups in the City
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 38.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 25.3% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 30 years.
Education in Clark's Point
Education is important for the children of Clark's Point. The city has its own school.
Clark's Point School
The city was once served by the Clarks Point School. This school was part of the Southwest Region School District. In May 2012, the school closed because not enough students were attending. However, good news came when the Clark's Point school re-opened in August 2017. This allowed local children to attend school closer to home again.
See also
In Spanish: Clark's Point (Alaska) para niños
