Pilot Station, Alaska facts for kids
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Pilot Station
Tuutalgaq
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 Pilot Station, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Kusilvak |
| Incorporated | October 6, 1969 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 615 |
| • Density | 382.94/sq mi (147.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99650
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| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-60750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1407993 |
Pilot Station (which is Tuutalgaq in the Yup'ik language) is a small city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of Alaska. In 2020, about 615 people lived there. The city's population has grown over the years.
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Where is Pilot Station Located?
Pilot Station is found on the northern bank of the lower Yukon River. This river is very important to the area. The city is about 80 miles (129 kilometers) from the Bering Sea. This is "as the crow flies," meaning in a straight line.
The city covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
Pilot Station first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1890. Back then, it was called "Ankahchagmiut" and was an unincorporated Eskimo (Yup'ik) village. It officially became a city in 1969.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 103 | — | |
| 1920 | 145 | — | |
| 1930 | 87 | −40.0% | |
| 1940 | 39 | −55.2% | |
| 1950 | 52 | 33.3% | |
| 1960 | 219 | 321.2% | |
| 1970 | 290 | 32.4% | |
| 1980 | 325 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 463 | 42.5% | |
| 2000 | 550 | 18.8% | |
| 2010 | 568 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 615 | 8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 615 people living in Pilot Station. There were 152 households and 73 families. Most of the people living in Pilot Station, about 97.7%, are Native American, mainly Yup'ik. A small number, 1.3%, are White, and 2.1% are from two or more races.
Many households, 61.8%, had children under 18 living with them. The median age in the city was 24.4 years. This means half the people were younger than 24.4 and half were older. About 41.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Pilot Station
Students in Pilot Station from kindergarten through 12th grade go to Pilot Station School. This school is managed by the Lower Yukon School District.
See also
In Spanish: Pilot Station para niños
