Old Harbor, Alaska facts for kids
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Old Harbor
Nuniaq
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Aerial view of Old Harbor
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 Old Harbor, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kodiak Island |
| Incorporated | June 3, 1966 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.59 sq mi (58.50 km2) |
| • Land | 16.19 sq mi (41.93 km2) |
| • Water | 6.40 sq mi (16.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 216 |
| • Density | 13.34/sq mi (5.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99643
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-57340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1407483 |
Old Harbor is a small city located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, in the United States. Its name in the Alutiiq is Nuniaq, and in Russian, it was called Старая Гавань.
In 2010, about 218 people lived in Old Harbor. By 2020, the population was 216. This makes it a very small community.
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About Old Harbor's Location
Old Harbor is found in Alaska, a large state in the northwest part of North America. It is part of the Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.
The city covers a total area of about 58.5 square kilometers (22.59 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 41.93 square kilometers (16.19 square miles). The rest is water, which is about 16.57 square kilometers (6.40 square miles).
A Look at Old Harbor's History
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The story of Old Harbor goes back to the time when Russia had control over parts of Alaska. On August 14, 1784, a group of 130 Russian fur traders, led by Grigory Shelikhov, arrived.
During this time, a sad event known as the Awa'uq Massacre took place. Many Alutiiq men, women, and children from the Qik’rtarmiut Sugpiat tribe were killed at a small island called Refuge Rock. This island is off the coast of Sitkalidak Island. In the Alutiiq language, this special place is known as Awa'uq, which means "to become numb."
Old Harbor first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1880. At that time, it was a village with 160 residents. Most of them were Inuit people. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1966.
People and Population of Old Harbor
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 160 | — | |
| 1890 | 86 | −46.2% | |
| 1920 | 54 | — | |
| 1930 | 84 | 55.6% | |
| 1940 | 109 | 29.8% | |
| 1950 | 121 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 193 | 59.5% | |
| 1970 | 290 | 50.3% | |
| 1980 | 340 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 284 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 237 | −16.5% | |
| 2010 | 218 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 216 | −0.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 237 people living in Old Harbor. These people lived in 79 different homes, and 51 of these were families. The population density was about 11.3 people per square mile.
Many homes had children under 18 living there, about 44.3%. About 32.9% of homes were married couples. The average number of people in a home was 3.00.
The age of people in Old Harbor varied. About 39.7% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were about 127.9 males.
The average income for a household in the city was $32,500 per year. For families, the average income was $26,000. About 29.5% of all people in Old Harbor lived below the poverty line. This included 32.5% of those under 18.
Economy and Jobs
The community of Old Harbor has a group called the Old Harbor Alliance. This group works on plans to help the local economy grow and create jobs for the people living there.
Education in Old Harbor
Children in Old Harbor attend the Old Harbor School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It is a rural school, meaning it's in a less populated area. The school is managed by the Kodiak Island Borough School District.
See also
In Spanish: Old Harbor para niños
