Kipnuk, Alaska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kipnuk
Qipneq
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Location of Kipnuk, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Bethel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.57 sq mi (53.28 km2) |
| • Land | 20.26 sq mi (52.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 704 |
| • Density | 34.74/sq mi (13.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99614
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-39740 |
Kipnuk (which is Qipneq in the Yup'ik language) is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government identifies for gathering statistics, but it's not an officially organized city or town.
Most people living in Kipnuk are Native Alaskans who speak Yup'ik. The name "Kipnuk" means "a bend," and it refers to a bend in the Kugkaktlik River where the community is located. The original settlement was built along a hidden waterway called "Nukallpiarcunarli." This spot was good for ambushing warriors or providers in the past. In 2020, about 704 people lived in Kipnuk.
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Where is Kipnuk Located?
Kipnuk is found in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. It sits at specific geographic coordinates: 59.937619 degrees North latitude and -164.043926 degrees West longitude.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 19.6 square miles (50.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 19.4 square miles (50.2 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
Travel to Kipnuk
Kipnuk has its own airport, called Kipnuk Airport. This airport helps people travel to and from the community.
Who Lives in Kipnuk?
The population of Kipnuk has changed over the years. In 1940, there were 144 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 704 people.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's a look at how Kipnuk's population has changed:
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| 1940 | 144 | — | |
| 1950 | 185 | 28.5% | |
| 1960 | 221 | 19.5% | |
| 1970 | 325 | 47.1% | |
| 1980 | 371 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 470 | 26.7% | |
| 2000 | 644 | 37.0% | |
| 2010 | 639 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 704 | 10.2% | |
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Kipnuk first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1940 as a native village. It became a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980.
Community Makeup
According to the 2000 census, there were 644 people living in Kipnuk. Most of the people, about 96.58%, were Native Americans. About 2.02% were White, and 1.40% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
There were 137 households in Kipnuk. Many of these households, about 64.2%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 4.70 people, and the average family had about 5.04 people.
Age Groups
The population in Kipnuk is quite young. In 2000:
- About 45.3% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 10.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 5.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Kipnuk was 21 years old.
Education in Kipnuk
Kipnuk has one school called Chief Paul Memorial School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The Lower Kuskokwim School District operates the school. In 2018, there were 190 students attending Chief Paul Memorial School.
See also
In Spanish: Kipnuk (Alaska) para niños
