Pitkas Point, Alaska facts for kids
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Pitkas Point
Negeqliim Painga
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Location of Pitkas Point, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Kusilvak |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 74.72/sq mi (28.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-60860 |
Pitkas Point (Central Yupik: Negeqliim Painga) is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government defines for counting people. In 2010, about 109 people lived here. The population grew to 120 people by 2020.
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Where is Pitkas Point?
Pitkas Point is located in the Kusilvak Census Area of Alaska. You can find it at these coordinates: 62 degrees North and 163 degrees West.
The community covers a total area of about 1.61 square miles (4.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within its official borders.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Pitkas Point has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 50 | — | |
| 1950 | 84 | 68.0% | |
| 1960 | 28 | −66.7% | |
| 1970 | 70 | 150.0% | |
| 1980 | 88 | 25.7% | |
| 1990 | 135 | 53.4% | |
| 2000 | 125 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 109 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 120 | 10.1% | |
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Pitkas Point was first counted in the 1940 U.S. Census. It was called "Pitka's Point" back then. In 1980, it officially became a census-designated place (CDP).
Life in Pitkas Point (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 125 people living in Pitkas Point. These people lived in 30 different households, and 24 of these were families. Most of the people living here were Native American, making up about 91% of the population. About 6% were White, and a small number were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 57% of households had kids. The average household had about four people.
Age Groups in Pitkas Point (2000 Census)
The population in 2000 included many young people. About 46% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 26% were adults between 25 and 44 years old. Only a small number, about 3%, were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Pitkas Point was 22 years old.
Income in Pitkas Point (2000 Census)
In 2000, the average income for a household in Pitkas Point was about $41,875 per year. For families, the average income was around $46,250. It's important to know that some families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included about 33% of those under 18 and 57% of those over 64.
Education for Kids
Pitkas Point used to have its own school called Pitkas Point School. It was run by the Lower Yukon School District. In the 2011–2012 school year, only eight students were enrolled, from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade.
Because there were so few students, the school closed. Now, students from Pitkas Point take a bus to St. Mary's for their schooling. This includes all students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Pitkas Point (Alaska) para niños
