Holikachuk, Alaska facts for kids
Holikachuk (also called Huligachagat) was a village in Alaska, a state in the United States. It was located along the Innoko River. Today, Holikachuk is an abandoned village, meaning no one lives there anymore.
People lived in Holikachuk for many years. It even had its own post office from 1941 to 1964. However, in 1962, everyone who lived in Holikachuk moved to a new village called Grayling. The village of Holikachuk also gave its name to the Holikachuk Athabaskan language, which was spoken by the people there.
Where Was Holikachuk Located?
Holikachuk Village was found in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. This area is in the western part of Alaska. The village was built on the north side of the Innoko River.
How Many People Lived There?
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 114 | — | |
| 1940 | 77 | — | |
| 1950 | 98 | 27.3% | |
| 1960 | 122 | 24.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. Holikachuk first appeared in the census in 1890. At that time, 114 people lived there.
Later, in 1940, 77 people were counted. The population grew a bit to 98 people in 1950. By 1960, there were 122 people living in Holikachuk. After 1960, the village was abandoned. Because no one lived there anymore, it has not been part of the census since then.
