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Akiak
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Akiak (ACK-ee-ack) is a 2nd class city located in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 309. A State of Alaska Demographer in 2004 estimates the population at 367.
Akiak is located at 60.912220° North, -161.21389° West (Sec. 32, T010N, R067W, Seward Meridian).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 km² (3.1 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 35.62% water.
Akiak is located on the west bank of the Kuskokwim River, 42 air miles northeast of Bethel, on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Akiak is located in the Bethel Recording District. Precipitation averages 16 inches in this area, with snowfall of 50 inches. Summer temperatures range from 42 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures range from -2 to 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
In 1880, the village of "Ackiagmute" had a population of 175. The name Akiak means "the other side," since this place was a crossing to the Yukon River basin during the winter for area Eskimos. The Akiak post office was established in 1916. A U.S. Public Health Service hospital was built in the 1920s. The City was incorporated in 1970.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Akiak Native Community. Akiak is a Yup'ik Eskimo village with a reliance on subsistence and fishing activities. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village.
As of the census of 2000, there are 309 people, 69 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density is 60.6/km² (157.2/mi²). There are 76 housing units at an average density of 14.9/km² (38.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 4.85% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 92.88% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 69 households out of which 53.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% are married couples living together, 20.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% are non-families. 18.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 4.48 and the average family size is 5.24.
In the city the population is spread out with 43.4% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 122.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,250, and the median income for a family is $36,875. Males have a median income of $21,875 versus $11,667 for females. The per capita income for the city is $8,326. 33.9% of the population and 25.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 40.3% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
A new well, water treatment plant and storage tank were recently completed. The school and clinic are connected directly to the water plant. Individual wells, septic systems and plumbing were installed in 14 HUD homes during 1997. Sewage disposal is currently by septic tanks, honeybuckets or privies, but major improvements are underway. A piped water and gravity sewer system is under construction, with household plumbing. 67 homes need water and sewer service. Most residents are dependent upon the washeteria for laundry and bathing. The City provides septic pumping services. Electricity is provided by City of Akiak. There is one school located in the community, attended by 99 students. Local hospitals or health clinics include Edith Kawagley Memorial Clinic (907-765-7125). Edith Kawagley Memorial Clinic is a Primary Health Care facility. Akiak is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 7A in the Yukon/Kuskokwim Region. Emergency Services have river and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide.
The majority of the year-round employment in Akiak is with the City, schools or other public services. Commercial fishing or BLM fire-fighting also provide seasonal income. 27 residents hold commercial fishing permits. The community is interested in developing a fish processing plant and tourism. Subsistence activities are important to residents. Poor fish returns since 1997 have significantly affected the community.
The Airport has a gravel runway in good condition, it measures 3,196' long by 75' wide, at an elevation of 30'. The strip provides chartered or private air access year-round. Arctic Circle Air Service, Grant Aviation and Hageland Aviation offer passenger flight service. Snow machines, ATVs and skiffs are used extensively for local transportation to nearby villages. There are no docking facilities.
Akiak is located at 60.912220° North, -161.21389° West (Sec. 32, T010N, R067W, Seward Meridian).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.9 km² (3.1 mi²). 5.1 km² (2.0 mi²) of it is land and 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 35.62% water.
Akiak is located on the west bank of the Kuskokwim River, 42 air miles northeast of Bethel, on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. Akiak is located in the Bethel Recording District. Precipitation averages 16 inches in this area, with snowfall of 50 inches. Summer temperatures range from 42 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures range from -2 to 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
In 1880, the village of "Ackiagmute" had a population of 175. The name Akiak means "the other side," since this place was a crossing to the Yukon River basin during the winter for area Eskimos. The Akiak post office was established in 1916. A U.S. Public Health Service hospital was built in the 1920s. The City was incorporated in 1970.
A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Akiak Native Community. Akiak is a Yup'ik Eskimo village with a reliance on subsistence and fishing activities. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village.
As of the census of 2000, there are 309 people, 69 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density is 60.6/km² (157.2/mi²). There are 76 housing units at an average density of 14.9/km² (38.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 4.85% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 92.88% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. 0.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 69 households out of which 53.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% are married couples living together, 20.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% are non-families. 18.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 4.48 and the average family size is 5.24.
In the city the population is spread out with 43.4% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 122.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,250, and the median income for a family is $36,875. Males have a median income of $21,875 versus $11,667 for females. The per capita income for the city is $8,326. 33.9% of the population and 25.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 40.3% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
A new well, water treatment plant and storage tank were recently completed. The school and clinic are connected directly to the water plant. Individual wells, septic systems and plumbing were installed in 14 HUD homes during 1997. Sewage disposal is currently by septic tanks, honeybuckets or privies, but major improvements are underway. A piped water and gravity sewer system is under construction, with household plumbing. 67 homes need water and sewer service. Most residents are dependent upon the washeteria for laundry and bathing. The City provides septic pumping services. Electricity is provided by City of Akiak. There is one school located in the community, attended by 99 students. Local hospitals or health clinics include Edith Kawagley Memorial Clinic (907-765-7125). Edith Kawagley Memorial Clinic is a Primary Health Care facility. Akiak is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 7A in the Yukon/Kuskokwim Region. Emergency Services have river and air access. Emergency service is provided by a health aide.
The majority of the year-round employment in Akiak is with the City, schools or other public services. Commercial fishing or BLM fire-fighting also provide seasonal income. 27 residents hold commercial fishing permits. The community is interested in developing a fish processing plant and tourism. Subsistence activities are important to residents. Poor fish returns since 1997 have significantly affected the community.
The Airport has a gravel runway in good condition, it measures 3,196' long by 75' wide, at an elevation of 30'. The strip provides chartered or private air access year-round. Arctic Circle Air Service, Grant Aviation and Hageland Aviation offer passenger flight service. Snow machines, ATVs and skiffs are used extensively for local transportation to nearby villages. There are no docking facilities.
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