Edna Bay, Alaska facts for kids
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Edna Bay
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Second class city
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Edna Bay
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Location of Edna Bay, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Incorporated | October 13, 2014 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.21 sq mi (62.71 km2) |
| • Land | 21.14 sq mi (54.77 km2) |
| • Water | 3.07 sq mi (7.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25 |
| • Density | 1.18/sq mi (0.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99950
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-20970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1421658 |
Edna Bay is a small city located on Kosciusko Island in Alaska, a state in the United States. It's part of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.
The community officially became a city on October 13, 2014. As of January 2024, about 51 people live there all year. Another 12 people live there part-time.
Edna Bay is the only town on Kosciusko Island. People who live there full-time often work in fishing or logging. Some also work outside the island for part of the year. Because Edna Bay is very far away, it's hard and expensive to travel to bigger towns in Southeast Alaska. This means many residents get their food by hunting, fishing, and gathering.
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Exploring Edna Bay's Location
Edna Bay is found at these coordinates: 55.978539 degrees North and -133.676356 degrees West.
How Big is Edna Bay?
The United States Census Bureau says that Edna Bay covers a total area of about 58.8 square miles (152.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 56.0 square miles (145.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Edna Bay?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 41 | — | |
| 1960 | 135 | 229.3% | |
| 1970 | 112 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 86 | — | |
| 2000 | 49 | −43.0% | |
| 2010 | 42 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 25 | −40.5% | |
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Edna Bay first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1950. It was listed as a village. It was also counted in 1960 and 1970.
In 1990, it became a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a special area for counting people. Finally, in 2014, it officially became a city.
Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 49 people living in Edna Bay. These people lived in 19 households, and 14 of these were families.
- About 36.8% of households had kids under 18 living with them.
- Most households (63.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 26.3% of households were single people.
- About 10.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.14 people.
Age and Income in Edna Bay
In 2000, the people in Edna Bay were spread out by age:
- 28.6% were under 18 years old.
- 6.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 18.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 40.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 6.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 158 males.
The average income for a household in the city was $44,583. For families, it was $49,063. About 15.4% of families and 23.1% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 29.4% of those under 18 and 50.0% of those over 64.
Life and Work in Edna Bay
As of 2007, Edna Bay has a few important places. There is a store that also serves as the post office. There is also a Christian church.
Local Businesses and Services
Edna Bay has several sawmills. These are places where logs are cut into lumber. There are also two licensed building contractors. These are people who build things.
The city has a small marina and a dock for float-planes. These are owned by the state and are self-service. This means there isn't always someone there to help.
Visiting Edna Bay
If you visit Edna Bay, you can find cabin rentals and two lodges on Kosciusko Island. It's a good idea for visitors to bring everything they need for outdoor survival. This is because the area is very remote.
You can buy some food and supplies at the general store. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the marina. The store and post office are open from 2 PM to 4 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.
Most of the land around Edna Bay is privately owned. There are no public places for camping or day use. Visitors should talk to local residents before trying to camp or hunt in the area.
Staying Connected
Residents of Edna Bay have land-line telephone service. They also have broadband internet. Cell phone service is rare and often doesn't work well.
There are two public phones outside. One is at the marina, and the other is across the bay. Since 2008, an engineering and software company has also been in Edna Bay. This was possible because the State of Alaska brought broadband internet to the community.
See also
In Spanish: Edna Bay (Alaska) para niños
