Lutak, Alaska facts for kids
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Lutak, Alaska
Lḵoot
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Location of Lutak, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Haines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 133.26 sq mi (345.14 km2) |
| • Land | 126.96 sq mi (328.82 km2) |
| • Water | 6.30 sq mi (16.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 0.23/sq mi (0.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99827
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-45700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866960 |
Lutak is a small community in Haines Borough, Alaska, United States. Its name in the Lingít is Lḵoot. Lutak is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, only 29 people lived in Lutak.
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Exploring Lutak's Location
Lutak is found in the northern part of Haines Borough. It is located at about 59 degrees North and 135 degrees West. The community is built around the Lutak Inlet, which is a part of the larger Chilkoot Inlet.
Natural Borders and Features
To the south, Lutak is next to the community of Haines. The Ferebee River forms its eastern border. To the west, you'll find the tall Takshanuk Mountains. The area also includes the valley of the Chilkoot River and the beautiful Chilkoot Lake.
Getting Around Lutak
There is one main road, called Lutak Road. It stretches for about 10 miles (16 kilometers). This road connects the mouth of Chilkoot Lake to Haines. It runs along the south side of Lutak Inlet and the west side of Chilkoot Inlet.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lutak covers a total area of about 133 square miles (345 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 127 square miles (329 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers) is water.
People and Population
Lutak was first counted as a census-designated place in the 1990 U.S. Census. A long time ago, the Tlingit village of Chilkoot was located within what is now Lutak.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lutak has changed over the years:
- 1990: 45 people
- 2000: 39 people
- 2010: 49 people
- 2020: 29 people
Who Lives in Lutak?
In 2000, there were 39 people living in Lutak. Most residents were White, and a smaller number were Native American. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The community had 19 households. Many of these were married couples living together. About one-fifth of households had children under 18. The average household had about two people.
Age Groups in the Community
In 2000, the population of Lutak was spread across different age groups:
- Young people (under 18): 15.4%
- Young adults (18 to 24): 2.6%
- Adults (25 to 44): 30.8%
- Older adults (45 to 64): 41.0%
- Seniors (65 and older): 10.3%
The average age of people in Lutak was 45 years old.
