Game Creek, Alaska facts for kids
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Game Creek, Alaska
Xutshéeni
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Location of Game Creek, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Hoonah-Angoon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.95 sq mi (15.42 km2) |
| • Land | 5.89 sq mi (15.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23 |
| • Density | 3.90/sq mi (1.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-27700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866948 |
Game Creek is a small community located on Chichagof Island in Alaska, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. It's not a city or town with its own local government, but it's a recognized community. In the Tlingit language, its name is Xutshéeni.
In 2020, the population of Game Creek was 23 people. This number has changed quite a bit over the years. For example, in 2010, there were only 18 residents, but back in 2000, there were 35 people living there.
Where is Game Creek Located?
Game Creek is found on the northern part of Chichagof Island. Its exact location is about 58 degrees North latitude and 135 degrees West longitude. This puts it in a beautiful, natural area of Alaska.
The community is situated just southwest of another place called Whitestone Logging Camp. It's also close to the city of Hoonah. The boundaries of Game Creek follow the shoreline of Port Frederick to the northwest. They extend south to a spot called Burnt Point.
The Game Creek waterway itself forms the eastern edge of the community. This waterway flows north into Port Frederick. The southern boundary stretches from Burnt Point across a small summit to meet Game Creek.
How Big is Game Creek?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Game Creek covers a total area of about 15.42 square kilometers (which is about 5.95 square miles). Most of this area is land. About 15.26 square kilometers (5.89 square miles) is land.
A small part of Game Creek is water. This includes about 0.16 square kilometers (0.06 square miles) of water, which is about 1.03% of its total area.
Who Lives in Game Creek?
Game Creek was first counted as a census-designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census. The population has varied over the years, as you can see in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 61 | — | |
| 2000 | 35 | −42.6% | |
| 2010 | 18 | −48.6% | |
| 2020 | 23 | 27.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 35 people living in Game Creek. These people lived in 10 different households, and 7 of these were families. Most of the people living there, about 88.57%, identified as White. The remaining 11.43% identified as being from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average household in Game Creek had about 3.5 people. The average family size was a bit larger, with about 4.29 people. The population included people of all ages. About 25.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age for everyone living in Game Creek was 36 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Game Creek (Alaska) para niños
