Ugashik, Alaska facts for kids
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Ugashik, Alaska
Ugaasaq
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Location of Ugashik, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Lake and Peninsula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 267.69 sq mi (693.31 km2) |
| • Land | 253.62 sq mi (656.87 km2) |
| • Water | 14.07 sq mi (36.44 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4 |
| • Density | 0.02/sq mi (0.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99649
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-80100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1411486 |
Ugashik is a small community in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Sugpiaq language is Ugaasaq. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts for population, but it is not a formal city or town. Ugashik is located in the Lake and Peninsula Borough. In 2020, only 4 people lived there. This was fewer than the 12 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Ugashik located?
Ugashik is found on the Alaska Peninsula. It sits on the east bank of the Ugashik River. This is about 10 miles (16 km) upriver from where the river meets Ugashik Bay. Ugashik Bay is part of Bristol Bay in the Bering Sea.
What is the area of Ugashik?
The total area of Ugashik is about 267.69 square miles (693.31 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 253.62 square miles (656.87 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 14.07 square miles (36.44 square kilometers), is water. This water includes parts of the Ugashik River and nearby lakes.
Why is Ugashik a good location?
Ugashik is close to the Ugashik Bay. This bay is famous for its many salmon. The area also has a good supply of fresh water. Because of this, it was a great place for salmon canneries. A cannery is a factory that prepares and cans fish.
Ugashik's salmon canneries
An old cannery called Alaska Packers worked here until 1957. Later, in 1962, a family-owned company called Briggs Way Cannery opened. This company is still running today. It is now known as Ugashik Wild Salmon Co. The second generation of the family and local fishermen continue to operate it.
How many people live in Ugashik?
The population of Ugashik has changed a lot over the years. It first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1880. Back then, it was called "Oogashik" and had 177 residents. Most of these residents were Aleut people.
Ugashik's population history
- 1880: 177 people
- 1890: 154 people
- 1900: 348 people (This was its highest population ever!)
- 1930: 84 people
- 1940: 55 people
- 1950: 48 people
- 1960: 36 people
- 1980: 13 people
- 1990: 7 people
- 2000: 11 people
- 2010: 12 people
- 2020: 4 people
The community was counted in almost every census since 1880, except for 1970. In 2000, it officially became a census-designated place (CDP).
Who lives in Ugashik today?
In 2008, there were 12 people living in Ugashik. They lived in 7 households. Most of the people were of two or more races, with Alaska Native being one of them. A small number of residents were White.
The average age of people in Ugashik was 50 years old. Most residents were between 45 and 72 years old. There were more males than females.
The average income for a household in Ugashik was $28,750. For families, the average income was $35,417.
See also
In Spanish: Ugashik (Alaska) para niños
