Summary
Atka (Aleut: Atx̂ax̂, Russian: Атка) is a small city located on the east side of Atka Island, in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 53 at the 2020 census,[5] down from 61 in 2010.
Atka
Atx̂ax̂ | |
|---|---|
 Village of Atka | |
  Atka Location in Alaska  Atka Atka (North America) | |
| Coordinates: 52°11′57″N 174°12′48″W / 52.19917°N 174.21333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Aleutians West |
| Incorporated | 1988[1] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luke Snigaroff[2] |
| • State senator | Lyman Hoffman (D)[3] |
| • State rep. | Bryce Edgmon (I) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.40 sq mi (94.28 km2) |
| • Land | 8.47 sq mi (21.93 km2) |
| • Water | 27.93 sq mi (72.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 6.26/sq mi (2.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian (HST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-9 (HDT) |
| ZIP code | 99547 |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-04210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1418170 |
The population of Atka is nearly entirely Aleut (Unangan). The major industry is fishing.[citation needed]
Geography edit
Atka is located at 52°11′57″N 174°12′48″W / 52.19917°N 174.21333°W (52.199271, -174.213398).[6]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the hamlet has a total area of 36.2 square miles (94 km2), of which, 8.7 square miles (23 km2) of it is land and 27.4 square miles (71 km2) of it (75.81%) is water.
Atka is formed by a shield volcano, with a number of outlets. The highest point on Atka is Korovin Volcano, which last erupted in 2006.[7]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 236 | — | |
| 1890 | 132 | −44.1% | |
| 1920 | 56 | — | |
| 1930 | 103 | 83.9% | |
| 1940 | 89 | −13.6% | |
| 1950 | 85 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 119 | 40.0% | |
| 1970 | 88 | −26.1% | |
| 1980 | 93 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 73 | −21.5% | |
| 2000 | 92 | 26.0% | |
| 2010 | 61 | −33.7% | |
| 2020 | 53 | −13.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
Atka first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as the unincorporated Aleut village of "Nazan".[9] It had 236 residents, of which 220 were Aleut, 14 were Creole (Mixed Russian & Native) and 2 were White.[10] In 1890, it returned as Atka, with 132 residents, of which 116 were native, 15 were Creole and 1 White.[11] It did not appear again under the name "Atka" on the census until 1920,[12] and in every successive census. It was made a census-designated place (CDP) in 1980[13] and formally incorporated in 1988.
As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 92 people, 32 households, and 20 families residing in the hamlet. The population density was 10.5 inhabitants per square mile (4.1/km2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 4.7 units per square mile (1.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.43% Native American, 6.52% White, 1.09% Asian, 1.09% Pacific Islander, and 10.87% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 32 households, 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.33.
In the city the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.
The median income for a household in the hamlet was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $33,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,080. There were no families and 7.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 26.7% of those over 64.
Atka Airport is the island's only airstrip.
Education edit
Atka is served by the Aleutian Region Schools. The Yakov E. Netsvetov School serves grades K-12. The school has two teachers, one for the elementary grades and one for the secondary grades.[15] In the 2019–20 school year, it had 10 enrolled students.[16]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 1996 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League/Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs. January 1996. p. 29.
- ^ 2023 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory (PDF). Juneau: Alaska Municipal League. January 2023. p. 47. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "Senator Lyman Hoffman". Alaska Senate Majority. Alaskasenate.org. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Korovin Volcano description and information". Alaska Volcano Observatory. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Geological Survey Professional Paper". U.S. Government Printing Office. August 10, 1949 – via Google Books.
- ^ Census date census.gov
- ^ Census data census.gov
- ^ Census date census.gov
- ^ Census data census.gov
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Yakov E. Netsvetov School Contacts - Aleutian Region School District". www.aleutregion.org. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ Kraegel, Laura. "After Fears Of Closure, Atka's School Is Back To 10 Students And Staying Open". www.kucb.org.
External links edit
- Atka at the Community Database Online from the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs
- Maps from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development: 2000, 2010
52°11′57″N 174°12′48″W / 52.199271°N 174.213398°W