Clark's Point, Alaska

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Clark's Point, Alaska
Saguyaq
Country Flag of the United States.svg United States
State Flag of Alaska.svg Alaska
Census area Dillingham
Government
   Mayor Harry Wassily, Sr. [1]
   State senator Lyman Hoffman (D) [2]
   State rep. Bryce Edgmon (I)
Area
[3]
  Total
4.11 sq mi (10.64 km2)
  Land3.32 sq mi (8.61 km2)
  Water0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
67
  Density20.2/sq mi (7.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99569 [4]
Area code 907
FIPS code02-15430 [5]
GNIS 1400426 [5]

Clark's Point (Central Yupik : Saguyaq) is a city in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clark's Point had a population of 67. [6]

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Geography

Clark's Point is located at 58°49′57″N158°33′09″W / 58.832560°N 158.552542°W / 58.832560; -158.552542 . [7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km2), of which, 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2) of it is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) of it (22.66%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890 7
1930 25
1940 22−12.0%
1950 128481.8%
1960 1387.8%
1970 95−31.2%
1980 79−16.8%
1990 60−24.1%
2000 7525.0%
2010 62−17.3%
2020 678.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

Clark's (or Clarks) Point first appeared on the 1890 U.S. Census as the unincorporated Inuit village of "Stugarok." [9] It would not appear again until 1930, when it returned as Clark's Point, also an unincorporated village. It formally incorporated in 1971.

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Clark's Point had a population of 67. The median age was 33.3 years. 31.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 109.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.7 males age 18 and over. [10] [11]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas. [12]

There were 24 households in Clark's Point, of which 54.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 41.7% were married-couple households, 33.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 12.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [10]

There were 38 housing units, of which 36.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%. [10]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census [11]
RaceNumberPercent
White 46.0%
Black or African American 00.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6292.5%
Asian 00.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 00.0%
Some other race00.0%
Two or more races 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)00.0%

2000 census

As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 75 people, 24 households, and 15 families residing in the city. The population density was 23.9 inhabitants per square mile (9.2/km2). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 16.2 units per square mile (6.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 6.67% White, 90.67% Native Alaskan, 1.33% Pacific Islander, and 1.33% from two or more races.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $41,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,988. There were 20.0% of families and 45.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 66.7% of under eighteens and 36.4% of those over 64.

Education

It was previously served by the Clarks Point School, operated by the Southwest Region School District. Due to declining enrollment, the school closed in May 2012. [14] The Clark's Point school re-opened in August 2017. [15]

References

  1. 2023 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory (PDF). Juneau: Alaska Municipal League. January 2023. p. 57. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. "Senator Lyman Hoffman". Alaska Senate Majority. Alaskasenate.org. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. "Clarks Point ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Feature Detail Report for: Clarks Point". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  6. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Geological Survey Professional Paper". 1949.
  10. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  12. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. "Clarks Point Archived 2018-10-30 at the Wayback Machine ." Southwest Region School District. Retrieved on March 26, 2017.
  15. " Archived 2018-10-30 at the Wayback Machine ." Southwest Region School District. Retrieved on September 14, 2017.

58°49′57″N158°33′09″W / 58.83256°N 158.552542°W / 58.83256; -158.552542