Morzhovoi, Alaska facts for kids
Morzhovoi (also called Morzhovia, New or Old Morzhovoi, Protassof, or Selo Morzhovskoe) is a small place in Alaska, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Aleutians East Borough. The name "Morzhovoi" first appeared on a map in 1847, published by the Russian Hydrographic Department. It comes from a Russian phrase that means Walrus Village.
Morzhovoi's Past: A Look at Its Population
Morzhovoi's population has changed a lot over the years. We can see how many people lived there by looking at old records from the U.S. Census.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 100 | — | |
| 1890 | 68 | −32.0% | |
| 1920 | 60 | — | |
| 1930 | 22 | −63.3% | |
| 1940 | 17 | −22.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The first time Morzhovoi was counted in the U.S. Census was in 1880. Back then, it was called "Protassof" and was an Aleut village. The census showed that 100 people lived there. Most of them were Aleuts, who are native people of Alaska. There were also some Creoles (people of mixed Russian and Native heritage) and a few White residents.
By 1890, the community was listed as Morzhovoi. Its population had dropped to 68 people. This count included not only the village residents but also people on two schooners (types of sailing ships) named Olga and Lewis & Emma.
After 1890, Morzhovoi wasn't counted again until 1920. The population continued to decrease in the following years, from 60 people in 1920 to just 17 by 1940. After 1940, Morzhovoi was no longer listed separately in the census. This is because it became part of a nearby community called False Pass.
