Kotlik, Alaska facts for kids
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Kotlik
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 Kotlik, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Kusilvak |
| Incorporated | October 28, 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.50 sq mi (9.06 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 655 |
| • Density | 218.77/sq mi (84.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Zip code |
99620
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-41720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1404964 |
Kotlik is a small city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, United States. Its name in the local Yup'ik language is Qerrulliik. In 2020, about 655 people lived there.
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Where is Kotlik Located?
Kotlik is found in Alaska, a state in the United States. It sits on the east side of a waterway called the Kotlik Slough. This area is part of the large Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. It is about 35 miles northeast of another town called Emmonak.
Climate in Kotlik
The weather in Kotlik is subarctic, which means it gets very cold. Temperatures can go as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer, it can get up to 87 degrees Fahrenheit. The city gets a lot of snow, about 60 inches each year. It also receives about 16 inches of rain annually.
Nearby Villages
The Yupik village of Bill Moore's Slough is actually located within the city limits of Kotlik.
How Many People Live in Kotlik?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 8 | — | |
| 1890 | 31 | 287.5% | |
| 1920 | 83 | — | |
| 1930 | 14 | −83.1% | |
| 1940 | 35 | 150.0% | |
| 1950 | 44 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 57 | 29.5% | |
| 1970 | 228 | 300.0% | |
| 1980 | 293 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 461 | 57.3% | |
| 2000 | 591 | 28.2% | |
| 2010 | 577 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 655 | 13.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Kotlik was first counted in the U.S. Census in 1880. At that time, only 8 people lived there. By 1890, the population grew to 31. This included 9 Native people and 22 "Creole" people, who were a mix of Native and Russian heritage.
The city officially became a city in 1970. In 2000, there were 591 people living in Kotlik. By 2010, the population slightly decreased to 577. However, by 2020, it grew again to 655 residents.
Who Lives in Kotlik?
Most people in Kotlik are Native American, making up about 93.57% of the population. A smaller number of people are White or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many households in Kotlik have children under 18 living with them. The average household has about 5 people. The median age in the city is 18 years old, which means half the people are younger than 18 and half are older.
Education in Kotlik
Students in Kotlik from kindergarten through 12th grade go to Kotlik School. This school is managed by the Lower Yukon School District.
