Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska facts for kids
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Lake and Peninsula Borough
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Left to right, from top: Wassillie Trefon Dena'ina Fish Cache in Port Alsworth, Alagnak River rapids, shore at Nondalton, the Aleutian Express in Chignik Bay, view of Mount Peulik in Becharof National Wildlife Refuge, view of the Twin Lakes
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Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Alaska |
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| Incorporated | April 24, 1989 | ||
| Named for | Iliamna Lake, Becharof Lake and Alaska Peninsula | ||
| Seat | King Salmon | ||
| Largest CDP | Port Alsworth | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 32,922 sq mi (85,270 km2) | ||
| • Land | 23,652 sq mi (61,260 km2) | ||
| • Water | 9,270 sq mi (24,000 km2) 28.2%% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,381 | ||
| • Density | 0.041948/sq mi (0.016196/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−9 (Alaska) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−8 (ADT) | ||
| Congressional district | At-large | ||
The Lake and Peninsula Borough is a large area in the state of Alaska. In Alaska, a "borough" is like a county in other U.S. states. This borough is named after two big lakes, Iliamna Lake and Becharof Lake, and the Alaska Peninsula.
According to the 2020 census, about 1,476 people live here. This is a bit less than the 1,631 people counted in 2010. The main office for the borough is in King Salmon. However, King Salmon is actually in the nearby Bristol Bay Borough. The biggest town in the Lake and Peninsula Borough is Port Alsworth.
This borough is one of the least crowded places in the United States. It has very few people living per square mile. Only the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, which is not officially organized, has fewer people per square mile.
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Exploring the Geography of Lake and Peninsula Borough
The Lake and Peninsula Borough covers a huge area. It is about 32,922 square miles in total. A big part of this area, about 23,652 square miles, is land. The rest, about 9,270 square miles, is water. This means about 28.2% of the borough is covered by water.
This borough is home to Iliamna Lake, which is the largest lake in Alaska. It's also the third largest lake in the entire United States. Most of the Alaska Peninsula is also located within this borough. The land area of the borough is even larger than San Bernardino County, California, which is the biggest county in the main 48 U.S. states.
Neighboring Areas of Lake and Peninsula Borough
The Lake and Peninsula Borough shares borders with several other areas in Alaska. These include:
- Bethel Census Area, Alaska – to the north
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska – to the east
- Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska – to the southeast
- Aleutians East Borough, Alaska – to the west
- Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska – to the west
- Dillingham Census Area, Alaska – to the west
Protected Natural Areas in the Borough
Many parts of the Lake and Peninsula Borough are protected to preserve their natural beauty and wildlife. These special areas include:
- Alagnak Wild River
- Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (part of the Alaska Peninsula unit, including Sutwik Island)
- Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge (part)
- Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
- Becharof National Wildlife Refuge (part, including part of the Becharof Wilderness)
- Katmai National Park and Preserve (part, including part of the Katmai Wilderness)
- Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (part, including part of the Lake Clark Wilderness)
Understanding the People of Lake and Peninsula Borough
The population of the Lake and Peninsula Borough has changed over the years. In 1990, there were 1,668 people. This number grew to 1,823 in 2000. By 2010, the population decreased to 1,631, and in 2020, it was 1,476.
In 2000, there were 1,823 people living in the borough. These people lived in 588 households, with 418 of them being families. The borough had a very low population density, meaning very few people per square mile.
The people living here come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 18.76% of the population was White. A large part, about 73.51%, were Native American. Smaller groups included Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of two or more races. About 1.15% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many different languages are spoken at home. About 5.41% of people spoke a Yupik language. About 3.87% spoke Alutiiq, and 1.23% spoke an Athabaskan language.
Many households, about 44.70%, had children under 18 living with them. About 48.50% were married couples. The average household had about 3.10 people, and the average family had about 3.74 people.
The age of the people in the borough varied. About 37.80% were under 18 years old. About 28.00% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 29 years. Most people in the borough follow Orthodox Christianity.
Towns and Villages in Lake and Peninsula Borough
Even though King Salmon is where the borough's main office is, it's not actually inside the Lake and Peninsula Borough. It's located in the Bristol Bay Borough. So, King Salmon is not on the list of communities below.
Cities in the Borough
These are the officially recognized cities within the Lake and Peninsula Borough:
Census-Designated Places (CDPs)
A Census-Designated Place (CDP) is a community that is not an official city but is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here are the CDPs in the borough:
Historic Ghost Town
- Kijik is a ghost town, meaning it was once a community but is now abandoned.
See also
In Spanish: Borough de Lake and Peninsula para niños
