Seldovia Village, Alaska facts for kids
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Seldovia Village, Alaska
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 Seldovia Village, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kenai Peninsula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.25 sq mi (49.86 km2) |
| • Land | 18.14 sq mi (46.99 km2) |
| • Water | 1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 10.97/sq mi (4.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-68370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1865565 |
Seldovia Village is a special kind of community in Alaska, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
Seldovia Village is located in the Kenai Peninsula Borough. In 2020, about 199 people lived there. This number has grown over time, from 144 people in 2000 to 165 in 2010. It's important not to confuse Seldovia Village with the nearby city of Seldovia. They are two different places!
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Where is Seldovia Village Located?
Seldovia Village is found on the southern part of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. It sits on the south side of Kachemak Bay. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 59°28′43″N 151°37′53″W / 59.47861°N 151.63139°W.
The village is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of the city of Homer. To get there from Homer, you would travel across Kachemak Bay. Seldovia Village stretches from Seldovia Bay on its west side to Jakolof Bay on its east side. The city of Seldovia is right next to it on the west.
How to Get Around Seldovia Village
Even though there are roads within Seldovia Village, the only way to travel to or from outside areas is through the city of Seldovia. This is because the city of Seldovia has a harbor for boats and an airport for planes.
How Big is Seldovia Village?
The total area of Seldovia Village is about 19.25 square miles (49.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 18.14 square miles (47.0 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.11 square miles (2.9 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Seldovia Village?
The population of Seldovia Village has been counted by the U.S. Census Bureau several times.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 144 | — | |
| 2010 | 165 | 14.6% | |
| 2020 | 199 | 20.6% | |
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Seldovia Village was first recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) in the year 2000. Before that, part of this area was known as Jakolof Bay CDP from 1980 to 1990.
What is the Population Like?
In 2000, there were 144 people living in Seldovia Village. These people lived in 62 households, and 40 of those were families. The village had about 7.3 people per square mile (2.8 people per square kilometer).
The people living in Seldovia Village came from different backgrounds:
- 56.25% were White.
- 36.81% were Native American.
- 0.69% were Asian.
- 2.08% were from other races.
- 4.17% were from two or more races.
- About 0.69% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 62 households in 2000:
- 27.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- 53.2% were married couples living together.
- 9.7% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 33.9% were not families.
- 22.6% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- Only 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in a household was 2.32. For families, the average size was 2.73 people.
Age and Income in the Village
The ages of the people in Seldovia Village in 2000 were spread out:
- 22.2% were under 18 years old.
- 3.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 18.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 45.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 9.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the village was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were about 118.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,250. For families, the median income was $40,500. The average income per person was $21,396. About 16.7% of families and 23.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.1% of those under 18 and all (100.0%) of those over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Seldovia Village (Alaska) para niños
