Information AboutKodiak, Alaska |
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Kodiak is a city located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska . As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 6,334. GEOGRAPHY Kodiak is located at 57°47'35" North, 152°23'39" West (57.793109, -152.394188). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12.6 Km&2 (4.8 Mi&2 ). 9.0 km&2 (3.5 mi&2) of it is land and 3.6 km&2 (1.4 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 28.66% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 6,334 people, 1,996 households, and 1,361 families residing in the city. The Population Density was 706.8/km&2 (1,832.7/mi&2). There were 2,255 housing units at an average density of 251.6/km&2 (652.5/mi&2). The racial makeup of the city was 46.40% White , 0.69% Black or African American , 10.47% Native American , 31.73% Asian , 0.93% Pacific Islander , 4.36% from Other Races , and 5.42% from two or more races. 8.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,996 households out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were Married Couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.64. In the city the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $55,142, and the median income for a family was $60,484. Males had a median income of $37,074 versus $30,049 for females. The Per Capita Income for the city was $21,522. 7.4% of the population and 3.7% of families were below the Poverty Line . 8.4% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. CLIMATE AND CULTURE Kodiak is a beautiful island, also referred to as "Alaska's Emerald Isle." With a Maritime climate, Kodiak is known for its rain; this creates lush green during the summer months. Kodiak has a rich Alutiq culture. Kodiak's cultural traditions and history can be found at the Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, the Baranov Museum, and the Kodiak Military History Museum. TRIVIA
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