New Stuyahok, Alaska facts for kids
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New Stuyahok
Cetuyaraq
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A street level view of New Stuyahok, Alaska
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 New Stuyahok, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Dillingham |
| Incorporated | November 20, 1972 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.95 sq mi (93.12 km2) |
| • Land | 33.72 sq mi (87.33 km2) |
| • Water | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 512 |
| • Density | 15.19/sq mi (5.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99636
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-53710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1406972 |
New Stuyahok (which is Cetuyaraq in the Yup'ik language) is a small city in Alaska, United States. It is located in the Dillingham Census Area. In 2020, about 512 people lived there.
Where is New Stuyahok?
New Stuyahok is located in Alaska, along the Nushagak River. You can find it at these coordinates: 59.451850 degrees North and -157.312106 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 93.12 square kilometers (35.95 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 87.33 square kilometers (33.72 square miles). The rest, about 5.80 square kilometers (2.24 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live There?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 88 | — | |
| 1960 | 145 | 64.8% | |
| 1970 | 216 | 49.0% | |
| 1980 | 331 | 53.2% | |
| 1990 | 391 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 471 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 510 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 512 | 0.4% | |
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New Stuyahok first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1950. At that time, it was a small village with only 88 people. The city officially became a city in 1972.
According to the 2000 census, there were 471 people living in New Stuyahok. These people lived in 105 different homes. Most of the people living there were Native American, making up about 92.78% of the population. A small number of people were White or from two or more races.
Many homes in New Stuyahok had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 4 to 5 people. The city's population was quite young, with about 40.8% of residents being under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 24 years.
Education in New Stuyahok
The "Chief" Ivan Blunka School serves the students in New Stuyahok. This school is part of the Southwest Region School District.
See also
In Spanish: New Stuyahok para niños
