Whitestone Logging Camp, Alaska
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Whitestone Logging Camp is a census-designated place
(CDP) on Chichagof Island
in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 116.
. The community of Game Creek
lies adjacent to its southwest side.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 10.5 square miles (27.2 km²), all of it land.
, 2.59% Native American
, 0.86% Asian
, and 4.31% from two or more races.
There were 36 households out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.57.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 33.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 0.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 146.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 165.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,625, and the median income for a family was $64,375. Males had a median income of $72,083 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $21,810. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
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) on Chichagof Island
Chichagof Island
Chichagof Island, or Shee Kaax, is an island in the Alexander Archipelago of the Alaska Panhandle. At long and wide, it has a land area of , making it the fifth largest island in the United States and the 109th largest island in the world. It's coastline measures 742 miles. There was a 2000...
in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 116.
Geography
Whitestone Logging Camp is located at 58°5′7"N 135°26′54"W (58.085264, -135.448453). It lies adjacent to the south side of the city of HoonahHoonah, Alaska
Hoonah is a Tlingit community on Chichagof Island, located in Alaska's "panhandle" in the southeast region of the state. It is 30 miles west of Juneau, across the Alaskan Inland Passage. Hoonah is the only first-class city on Chichagof Island, the 109th largest island in the world and the 5th...
. The community of Game Creek
Game Creek, Alaska
Game Creek is a census-designated place on Chichagof Island in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 35 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Game Creek is located at...
lies adjacent to its southwest side.
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 10.5 square miles (27.2 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 116 people, 36 households, and 28 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 11.1 people per square mile (4.3/km²). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 4.3/sq mi (1.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.24% 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...
, 2.59% 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...
, 0.86% Asian
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 4.31% from two or more races.
There were 36 households out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.57.
In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 33.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 0.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 146.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 165.5 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,625, and the median income for a family was $64,375. Males had a median income of $72,083 versus $27,917 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 $21,810. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.