Hollis, Alaska facts for kids
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Hollis, Alaska
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Location of Hollis, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 66.02 sq mi (170.98 km2) |
| • Land | 65.06 sq mi (168.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 1.00/sq mi (0.39/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 | 02-32810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866952 |
Hollis is a small community located on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, only 65 people lived in Hollis. This was fewer than the 139 people who lived there in 2000.
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Exploring Hollis: Where is it Located?
Hollis is found on Prince of Wales Island. This island is part of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area in Alaska.
Land and Water Areas in Hollis
The community covers a total area of about 64.6 sq mi (167 km2). Most of this area, about 63.2 sq mi (164 km2), is land. The rest, about 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2), is water. This means about 2.15% of Hollis is covered by water.
Hollis Weather: What's the Climate Like?
Hollis has an oceanic climate. This type of climate is also known as a Köppen Cfb climate. It means the area usually has mild temperatures and rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Hollis | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
60 (16) |
62 (17) |
73 (23) |
79 (26) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
66 (19) |
64 (18) |
58 (14) |
91 (33) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 36.6 (2.6) |
39.3 (4.1) |
42.8 (6.0) |
49.4 (9.7) |
57.4 (14.1) |
62.3 (16.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
65.6 (18.7) |
58.9 (14.9) |
49.8 (9.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
38.2 (3.4) |
50.7 (10.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.6 (−2.4) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
30 (−1) |
33.3 (0.7) |
39.7 (4.3) |
45.5 (7.5) |
49.7 (9.8) |
49.7 (9.8) |
44.5 (6.9) |
38.8 (3.8) |
32.8 (0.4) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
37.5 (3.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −2 (−19) |
−5 (−21) |
7 (−14) |
13 (−11) |
24 (−4) |
32 (0) |
39 (4) |
36 (2) |
26 (−3) |
23 (−5) |
5 (−15) |
3 (−16) |
−5 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 10.41 (264) |
8.3 (210) |
8.09 (205) |
6.41 (163) |
4.3 (110) |
3.08 (78) |
3.39 (86) |
5.11 (130) |
10.16 (258) |
15.93 (405) |
14.63 (372) |
12.99 (330) |
102.78 (2,611) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 22 (56) |
7.1 (18) |
2.4 (6.1) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
4.6 (12) |
6.2 (16) |
42.3 (107) |
| Average precipitation days | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 236 |
Population Changes in Hollis
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 292 | — | |
| 1990 | 111 | — | |
| 2000 | 139 | 25.2% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 65 | −42.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hollis was first counted in the U.S. Census in 1960. Back then, it was listed as an unincorporated community. It wasn't counted again until 1990. At that time, it was officially named a "census-designated place" (CDP).
Who Lives in Hollis?
In the year 2000, there were 139 people living in Hollis. These people made up 55 households, and 38 of those were families. The population was not very dense, with about 2.2 people per square mile.
Most people in Hollis were White (about 89.93%). Some were Native American (5.04%) or Asian (0.72%). About 4.32% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number (2.16%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 55 households, about 36.4% had children under 18 living there. Many households (60%) were married couples living together. A small number (3.6%) had a female head of household with no husband. About 30.9% were not families.
Almost a quarter of all households (23.6%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 12.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were 2.53 people in each household and 3.00 people in each family.
Age and Income in Hollis
The population in Hollis was spread out by age. About 28.8% were under 18 years old. About 32.4% were between 45 and 64 years old. The median age in Hollis was 41 years. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $43,750. For families, the average income was $55,625. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in Hollis was $17,278. About 9.3% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.7% of those under 18.
Education in Hollis
Hollis School is part of the Southeast Island School District. In 2011, there were 12 students attending the school.
Getting Around: Transportation in Hollis
Hollis has been an important place for travel to and from Prince of Wales Island. It connects the island to Ketchikan, which is a bigger regional center. There is a car rental company in Hollis called Hollis Adventure Rentals.
Ferry Services
Hollis used to be the only community on Prince of Wales Island with ferry service from the Alaska Marine Highway. However, in 2002, the Alaska Marine Highway stopped its service to Hollis. A new ferry system, the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA), took over.
Now, Hollis is the home port for the IFA's first ship, the M/V Prince of Wales. This ship travels daily between Hollis and Ketchikan. This means people from all communities on Prince of Wales Island can reach Ketchikan using the island's road network and the ferry from Hollis.
Shuttles and Taxis
Several shuttle bus, taxi, and trucking companies offer regular services. They travel from the Hollis and Coffman Cove, Alaska ferry terminals to other communities on Prince of Wales Island.
See also
In Spanish: Hollis (Alaska) para niños
