Dillingham Census Area, Alaska

Coordinates: 59°57′N 158°26′W / 59.95°N 158.43°W / 59.95; -158.43
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Dillingham Census Area
Borough
Amalik Bay Archeological District
Amalik Bay Archeological District
Map of Alaska highlighting Dillingham Census Area
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Map of the United States highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 59°57′N 158°26′W / 59.95°N 158.43°W / 59.95; -158.43
Country United States
State Alaska
Established1980[1]
Largest cityDillingham
Area
 • Total20,915 sq mi (54,170 km2)
 • Land18,569 sq mi (48,090 km2)
 • Water2,346 sq mi (6,080 km2)  11.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,723
 • Density0.26/sq mi (0.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Dillingham Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,857,[2] slightly up from 4,847 in 2010.[3] It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat. Its largest community by far is the city of Dillingham, on a small arm of Bristol Bay on the Bering Sea.

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the census area has a total area of 20,915 square miles (54,170 km2), of which 18,569 square miles (48,090 km2) is land and 2,346 square miles (6,080 km2) (11.2%) is water.[4]

Adjacent boroughs and census areas[edit]

National protected areas[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19604,024—
19703,485−13.4%
19804,61632.5%
19904,012−13.1%
20004,92222.7%
20104,847−1.5%
20204,8570.2%
2023 (est.)4,607[5]−5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[3]

At the 2000 census there were 4,922 people, 1,529 households, and 1,105 families living in the census area. The population density was 0 people per square mile (0 people/km2). There were 2,332 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km2). The racial makeup of the census area was 21.64% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 70.13% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 6.68% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34.6% reported speaking Yupik or Eskimo at home [1].[10] Of the 1,529 households 45.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.10% were married couples living together, 15.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.70% were non-families. 23.30% of households were one person and 3.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.84.

The age distribution was 38.10% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 5.70% 65 or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.80 males. The per capita income is estimated at 23,500 U.S. dollars per year.

Politics[edit]

United States presidential election results for Dillingham Census Area[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 822 43.10% 984 51.60% 101 5.30%
2016 660 34.59% 992 51.99% 256 13.42%
2012 592 36.12% 967 59.00% 80 4.88%
2008 1,084 54.66% 851 42.91% 48 2.42%
2004 797 58.47% 521 38.22% 45 3.30%
2000 891 53.90% 592 35.81% 170 10.28%
1996 544 39.00% 643 46.09% 208 14.91%
1992 707 45.67% 535 34.56% 306 19.77%
1988 800 58.18% 520 37.82% 55 4.00%
1984 1,055 66.98% 461 29.27% 59 3.75%
1980 378 36.84% 477 46.49% 171 16.67%
1976 512 53.39% 411 42.86% 36 3.75%
1972 365 51.63% 312 44.13% 30 4.24%
1968 340 49.93% 320 46.99% 21 3.08%
1964 156 23.18% 517 76.82% 0 0.00%
1960 192 41.03% 276 58.97% 0 0.00%

Communities[edit]

Koliganek and the Nushagak River

Cities[edit]

Census-designated places[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ In 1980, the United States Census Bureau divided the Unorganized Borough into 12 census areas.
  2. ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  11. ^ Elections, RRH (February 2, 2018). "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.

External links[edit]

59°57′N 158°26′W / 59.95°N 158.43°W / 59.95; -158.43

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