Kokhanok, Alaska
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Kokhanok is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 174.
Kokhanok is located on the south shore of Iliamna Lake
, 37 km (23 mi) south of Iliamna
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 21.4 square miles (55.4 km²), of which, 21.3 square miles (55.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.47%) is water.
, 86.78% Native American
, 1.15% from other races
, and 4.02% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 52 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.68.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 35.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 141.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 145.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,583, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $7,732. About 40.0% of families and 42.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.
The population is a mixture of Aleut, Yupik
and Athabaskan. Unlike Iliamna, the sport fishing industry doesn't reach Kokhanok, and the economic activity is based on subsistence hunting and fishing.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
-National protected areas:* Alagnak Wild River* Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge ** Sutwik Island* Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge * Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve...
, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 174.
Geography
Kokhanok is located at 59°26′27"N 154°44′49"W (59.440927, -154.746974).Kokhanok is located on the south shore of Iliamna Lake
Iliamna Lake
Iliamna Lake or Lake Iliamna is a lake in South-West Alaska, at North end of Alaska Peninsula, between Kvichak Bay and Cook Inlet, West of Seldovia, Alaska Bristol Bay Low....
, 37 km (23 mi) south of Iliamna
Iliamna, Alaska
Iliamna is a census-designated place in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 102 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Iliamna is located at ....
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 21.4 square miles (55.4 km²), of which, 21.3 square miles (55.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.47%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 174 people, 52 households, and 40 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 8.2 people per square mile (3.1/km²). There were 59 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq mi (1.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 8.05% WhiteRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 86.78% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 4.02% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 52 households out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.68.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 35.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 141.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 145.7 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,583, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $7,732. About 40.0% of families and 42.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.
The population is a mixture of Aleut, Yupik
Central Alaskan Yup'ik people
The Yup'ik people , are an Eskimo people of western and southwestern Alaska ranging from southern Norton Sound southwards along the coast of the Bering Sea on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and along the northern coast of Bristol Bay as far east as Nushagak Bay and the northern Alaska...
and Athabaskan. Unlike Iliamna, the sport fishing industry doesn't reach Kokhanok, and the economic activity is based on subsistence hunting and fishing.