Cohoe, Alaska facts for kids
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Cohoe, Alaska
Qughuhnaz’ut
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Location of Cohoe, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kenai Peninsula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.37 sq mi (190.03 km2) |
| • Land | 69.91 sq mi (181.06 km2) |
| • Water | 3.46 sq mi (8.97 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,471 |
| • Density | 21.04/sq mi (8.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-16420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1412828 |
Cohoe is a small community in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Dena'ina language is Qughuhnaz’ut. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government defines for counting people. It is not an officially organized city or town. Cohoe is located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. In 2020, about 1,471 people lived there.
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Where is Cohoe Located?
Cohoe is found on the western side of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. It sits near the Cook Inlet, which is a large body of water. To the south, you'll find places like Clam Gulch and Ninilchik.
Nearby Natural Features
The community is also close to the outlet of Tustumena Lake. This is a large lake in the area. The Kasilof River is to the northeast. Nearby communities include Kasilof and Kalifornsky.
Roads and Travel
Alaska Route 1, also called the Sterling Highway, goes right through Cohoe. This highway connects Cohoe to other towns. It leads northeast about 15 miles (24 km) to Soldotna. If you go south, it's about 59 miles (95 km) to Homer.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Cohoe is about 73.37 square miles (190.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 69.91 square miles (181.06 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 4.73% of the total area.
How Many People Live in Cohoe?
The number of people living in Cohoe has grown over the years. Here is how the population has changed:
- 1960: 122 people
- 1990: 508 people
- 2000: 1,168 people
- 2010: 1,364 people
- 2020: 1,471 people
Cohoe first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1960. It was listed as a small, unincorporated village. It was later made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1990. This means it became an area specifically defined for counting its population.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 445 households in Cohoe. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these households, about 56.4%, were married couples. About 34.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The population of Cohoe is spread across different age groups. In 2000, about 31.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Cohoe was 39 years.
