Cube Cove, Alaska facts for kids
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Cube Cove, Alaska
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Former Census-designated place (CDP)
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Location of Cube Cove, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Hoonah-Angoon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.7 sq mi (30.3 km2) |
| • Land | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 72 |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-18030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866940 |
Cube Cove was a small, temporary community in Alaska, a state in the United States. It was located on the northwestern side of Admiralty Island. For a while, it was considered a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a specific area counted by the government, even though it wasn't an official town. In 2000, about 72 people lived there.
Where Was Cube Cove Located?
Cube Cove was found on Admiralty Island in Alaska. This island is part of the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The area of Cube Cove was about 11.7 square miles (30.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 11.4 square miles (29.6 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lived in Cube Cove?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 156 | — | |
| 2000 | 72 | −53.8% | |
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Cube Cove first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1990 as a CDP. It was counted again in 2000. It was mainly a logging camp, a place where people lived and worked to cut down trees. When the logging work stopped, the workers left. Because of this, Cube Cove was no longer considered a CDP after 2010.
In 2000, there were 72 people living in Cube Cove. These people made up 25 households and 23 families. The community was mostly made up of white people (98.61%). A small number (1.39%) were Native American.
The people living in Cube Cove were of different ages. About 31.9% were under 18 years old. About 12.5% were between 18 and 24. Around 27.8% were between 25 and 44. About 25.0% were between 45 and 64. Only a small group, 2.8%, were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Cube Cove was 28 years old.
Education in Cube Cove
Cube Cove had its own school, called Cube Cove School. It was run by the Chatham School District. However, this school closed down in or before the year 2002. Today, the area that was Cube Cove is deserted, meaning no one lives there.
