Elfin Cove, Alaska facts for kids
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Elfin Cove, Alaska
X̱’óot’k’
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Location of Elfin Cove, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Hoonah-Angoon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 204.22 sq mi (528.91 km2) |
| • Land | 168.35 sq mi (436.03 km2) |
| • Water | 35.86 sq mi (92.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24 |
| • Density | 0.14/sq mi (0.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99825
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-22140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1401787 |
Elfin Cove is a small community located in Alaska, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In the Tlingit language, the name for Elfin Cove is X̱’óot’k’.
This tiny place is found near the northwestern part of Chichagof Island in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. In 2010, only 20 people lived there, which was a decrease from 32 people in 2000. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 24 people.
Where is Elfin Cove?
Elfin Cove is located right off Cross Sound on Chichagof Island. You can find it at these coordinates: 58 degrees, 11 minutes, 56 seconds North and 136 degrees, 21 minutes, 19 seconds West.
The community itself is on the northern tip of the Inian Peninsula. The main part of Elfin Cove, including its harbor, is on the western side of this peninsula.
The total area of the CDP is about 26.9 square kilometers (10.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 26.4 square kilometers (10.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
What's the Weather Like?
Elfin Cove has an oceanic climate. This means it generally has mild temperatures throughout the year, with cool summers and mild winters. It also tends to have a lot of rain.
Who Lives in Elfin Cove?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 65 | — | |
| 1950 | 65 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 49 | — | |
| 1980 | 28 | −42.9% | |
| 1990 | 57 | 103.6% | |
| 2000 | 32 | −43.9% | |
| 2010 | 20 | −37.5% | |
| 2020 | 24 | 20.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Elfin Cove first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1940 as a small village. It was also counted in 1950. After not being listed in 1960, it returned to the census in 1970. In 1980, it was officially named a census-designated place (CDP).
In the year 2000, there were 32 people living full-time in Elfin Cove. These people lived in 15 households, and 9 of these were families. The population density was about 3 people per square mile.
The people living in Elfin Cove were mostly White, with a small number of Pacific Islanders and people of two or more races. The average age of residents in 2000 was 48 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Elfin Cove para niños
