Kodiak, Alaska
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| Kodiak, Alaska | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kodiak Island |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.8 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| - Land | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| - Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 6,335 |
| - Density | 1,832.7/sq mi (707.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Alaska (AKST) (UTC-9) |
| - Summer (DST) | AKDT (UTC-8) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-40950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1404875 |
Kodiak (Russian: Кадьяк) is a city on Kodiak Island in Kodiak Island Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 6,273.[1] The city holds about half of the community's population.
Kodiak was the capital of Russian Alaska.
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[edit] Geography
Kodiak is located at (57.793109, -152.394188).[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.6 km²), of which, 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it (28.66%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 6,324 people, 1,996 households, and 1,361 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,832.7 people per square mile (706.8/km²). There were 2,255 housing units at an average density of 652.5/sq mi (251.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.40% White, 0.69% Black or African Americans, 29.1% 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. About 3.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Climate and culture
Kodiak is sometimes 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. Winter temperatures are moderate. While snow storms and freezing temperatures are not uncommon, neither are warm, above-freezing temperatures with rain.
Kodiak has a rich Alutiiq 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.
The lifestyles of many Kodiak residents still include subsistence food gathering. Fishing (particularly for salmon and halibut), hunting (for black-tailed deer, elk, and goats), and berry-picking (salmonberry, blueberry, and high- and low-bush cranberry) are common summer and fall activities. The community also has a number of large chain stores, including Wal-Mart and Safeway.
[edit] Economy
Kodiak's primary economic driver is the commercial fishing industry. The United States Coast Guard station (Integrated Support Command Kodiak) also drives important economic activity. Additional activity in commercial fisheries support services (such as welding and hydraulics shops and marine supply stores), government, social services, and retail establishments round out the employment picture in Kodiak.
Kodia's airport attracts both local and regional airlines, air taxis, and charter helicopters.
[edit] Community Events
The City of Kodiak is home to a number of annual events that draw locals and people from off-island. The most well-known of these is Kodiak Crab Festival. Organized by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce the event takes place over Memorial Day weekend. It includes a county fair-style main event, with carnival rides, food and game booths, and group activities. In addition, a number of events are organized over the three-day weekend that include a kayak race, a marathon, an ultra-marathon, a 9.2-mile mountain run called the Pillar Mountain Run and others.
[edit] High School Athletics
Kodiak Bear sports have a long tradition dating back back into the 60's when Joe Floyd was successful in coordinating high school athletics as well as intramural sports. He was a coach for several sports as well as an athletic director for several years. There have been an total of eight ASAA affiliated State Championships in the variety of 2 Boys Track, 1 Girls X-Country, 1 Girls Basketball, 1 Boys Basketball, 1 Boys Baseball, and most recently Back to Back X-Country Boys titles in the Boys Cross Country (2006-07). Kristy Klinnert was the Alaska State Cross-Country Running Champion from 1983-1987. She set and still holds the State record in the two-mile. For two years in a row, she won the State Championship in the mile and 3200. In 1986, Kristi was named the Alaska Sports Person of the Year.
[edit] Notable Facts
- Jason Everman from the band Nirvana was born in Kodiak.
- The majority of the Kodiak Island UFO, 2007 sightings occurred in Kodiak.
[edit] References
- ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Alaska (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21, 2006). Retrieved on November 9, 2006.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
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