South Naknek, Alaska facts for kids
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South Naknek
Qinuyang
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Location of South Naknek, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Bristol Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 89.88 sq mi (232.80 km2) |
| • Land | 87.45 sq mi (226.50 km2) |
| • Water | 2.43 sq mi (6.30 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 0.77/sq mi (0.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99670
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-72190 |
South Naknek (also known as Central Yupik: Qinuyang) is a small community in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area used for counting people. In 2020, about 67 people lived there. This was a little less than the 79 people who lived there in 2010.
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About South Naknek
Where is South Naknek?
South Naknek is located in Alaska, a large state in the United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 58°42′42″N 157°1′3″W / 58.71167°N 157.01750°W.
Land and Water
The total area of South Naknek is about 89.88 square miles (232.80 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 87.45 square miles (226.50 square kilometers). The rest, about 2.43 square miles (6.30 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 192 | — | |
| 1940 | 134 | — | |
| 1960 | 142 | — | |
| 1970 | 154 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 145 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 136 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 137 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 79 | −42.3% | |
| 2020 | 67 | −15.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
South Naknek first appeared in official records in 1880. Back then, it was part of a larger area called "Paugwik," which included the village of Naknek across the river.
A Look at History
Over the years, the population of South Naknek has changed. It was listed under different names and sometimes not at all. In 1940, it was first officially called "South Naknek." Since 1980, it has been recognized as a census-designated place (CDP).
Who Lives in South Naknek?
In 2000, there were 137 people living in South Naknek. Most residents were Native American (about 84%). There were also people who identified as White, Black or African American, Asian, and Pacific Islander. A small number of people were also Hispanic or Latino.
The community had 46 households. Many of these households (39.1%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had almost 3 people.
Age Groups
The people in South Naknek are of different ages. About 30% were under 18 years old. The largest group (32.1%) was between 25 and 44 years old. The median age was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Money in the Community
In 2000, the average income for a household in South Naknek was $22,344 per year. For families, the average income was $44,375. About 27.1% of the people lived with lower incomes.
Education
School by Airplane
Young people living in South Naknek go to high school at Bristol Bay High School. This school is located in Naknek, Alaska, which is on the other side of the river. There is no bridge connecting the two towns.
So, how do students get to school? They fly! Schoolchildren are flown across the river by airplane at the beginning and end of each school day. The Bristol Bay School District has provided this unique "school bus" service for many years.
See also
In Spanish: South Naknek para niños
