Salamatof, Alaska
| Salamatof, Alaska | |
|---|---|
| CDP | |
  Salamatof, Alaska Location within the state of Alaska | |
| Coordinates: 60°35′36″N 151°18′38″W / 60.59333°N 151.31056°WCoordinates: 60°35′36″N 151°18′38″W / 60.59333°N 151.31056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Government | |
| • Borough mayor | Mike Navarre[1] |
| • State senator | Peter Micciche (R) |
| • State rep. | Mike Chenault (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.2 sq mi (21 km2) |
| • Land | 8.1 sq mi (21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 954 |
| • Density | 120/sq mi (45/km2) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
Salamatof is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 954 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Salamatof is located at 60°35′36″N 151°18′38″W / 60.59333°N 151.31056°W (60.593250, -151.310547),[2] and comprises populated areas between the towns of Kenai and Nikiski.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21 km2), of which, 8.1 square miles (21 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.70%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 954 people, 220 households, and 163 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 117.7 people per square mile (45.4/km²). There were 282 housing units at an average density of 34.8/sq mi (13.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.80% White, 3.35% Black or African American, 19.92% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 3.35% from two or more races. 3.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 220 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 17.3% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 39.2% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 214.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 253.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,861, and the median income for a family was $46,719. Males had a median income of $40,250 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,306. About 11.9% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
References
- ↑ 2015 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League. 2015. p. 9.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
