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Koyuk
Kuuyuk (Inupiaq)
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 Koyuk, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Nome |
| Incorporated | October 19, 1970 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.10 sq mi (13.21 km2) |
| • Land | 5.10 sq mi (13.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 312 |
| • Density | 61.15/sq mi (23.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99753
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-41940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1404981 |
Koyuk (which is Kuuyuk in the Iñupiaq language) is a small city in Alaska, United States. It is located in the Nome Census Area, Alaska. In 2020, about 312 people lived there.
Where is Koyuk Located?
Koyuk is found in a special part of Alaska. It sits on the northern bank of the Koyuk River. This river flows into a larger body of water called Norton Bay. The city covers an area of about 13.21 square kilometers (5.10 square miles), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Koyuk?
The number of people living in Koyuk has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 110 | — | |
| 1940 | 100 | −9.1% | |
| 1950 | 134 | 34.0% | |
| 1960 | 129 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 122 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 188 | 54.1% | |
| 1990 | 231 | 22.9% | |
| 2000 | 297 | 28.6% | |
| 2010 | 332 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 312 | −6.0% | |
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Koyuk first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1930. It officially became a city in 1970.
In 2000, there were 297 people living in Koyuk. Most people living there were Native Americans, making up about 92% of the population. A small number of people were White or Asian, or from two or more different backgrounds.
Many households in Koyuk had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people. The median age of people in Koyuk was 25 years old, meaning half the population was younger than 25 and half was older. A large part of the population, about 41.8%, was under 18 years old.
Learning in Koyuk
Students in Koyuk attend schools run by the Bering Strait School District. The main school in the city is Koyuk-Malimiut School. This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Koyuk (Alaska) para niños
