Portage Creek, Alaska facts for kids
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Portage Creek, Alaska
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Location of Portage Creek, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Dillingham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.17 sq mi (34.11 km2) |
| • Land | 13.17 sq mi (34.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 40 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4 |
| • Density | 0.30/sq mi (0.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99569
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-62285 |
Portage Creek is a small place in Alaska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not a city or town with its own local government.
Portage Creek is located in the Dillingham Census Area. In 2010, only 2 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 4 people.
Where is Portage Creek?
Portage Creek is found in a beautiful part of Alaska. It is located at 58°54′22″N 157°43′0″W / 58.90611°N 157.71667°W. This spot is where Portage Creek meets the Nushagak River.
The area of Portage Creek is about 13.17 square miles (34.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Portage Creek has changed a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 48 | — | |
| 1990 | 5 | −89.6% | |
| 2000 | 36 | 620.0% | |
| 2010 | 2 | −94.4% | |
| 2020 | 4 | 100.0% | |
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Portage Creek was first counted as a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980. Then, in 1990, it was changed to an Alaskan Native Village Statistical Area (ANVSA). This is a special area for Native Alaskan villages. In 2000, it became a CDP again.
In 2000, there were 36 people living in Portage Creek. Most of the people were Native American. Many households had children living with them. The average family size was quite large.
By November 2013, only 2 people lived in Portage Creek all year round. The most recent count in 2020 showed 4 residents.
Education in Portage Creek
In the past, students in Portage Creek went to the Portage Creek School. This school was run by the Southwest Region School District.
See also
In Spanish: Portage Creek (Alaska) para niños
