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Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska

Lake and Peninsula Borough (Russian: Лейк-энд-Пенинсула, Leyk-end-Peninsula) is a borough in the state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,476,[3] down from 1,631 in 2010.[4] The borough seat of King Salmon[5] is located in neighboring Bristol Bay Borough, although is not the seat of that borough. The most populous community in the borough is the census-designated place of Port Alsworth. With an average of 0.017 inhabitants per square kilometre (0.044 inhabitants/sq mi), the Lake and Peninsula Borough is the second least densely populated organized county-equivalent in the United States; only the unorganized Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a lower density.

Lake and Peninsula Borough
Left to right, from top: Wassillie Trefon Dena'ina Fish Cache in Port Alsworth, Alagnak River rapids, shore at Nondalton, the Aleutian Express in Chignik Bay, view of Mount Peulik in Becharof National Wildlife Refuge, view of the Twin Lakes
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 58°24′N 156°11′W / 58.4°N 156.18°W / 58.4; -156.18
Country United States
State Alaska
IncorporatedApril 24, 1989[1][2]
Named forIliamna Lake, Becharof Lake and Alaska Peninsula
SeatKing Salmon
Largest CDPPort Alsworth
Government
 • MayorGlen R. Alsworth, Sr.
Area
 • Total32,922 sq mi (85,270 km2)
 • Land23,652 sq mi (61,260 km2)
 • Water9,270 sq mi (24,000 km2)  28.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,381
 • Density0.042/sq mi (0.016/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.lakeandpen.com

Geography

 
View of Becharof Lake, in the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge

The borough has an area of 32,922 square miles (85,270 km2), of which 23,652 square miles (61,260 km2) is land and 9,270 square miles (24,000 km2) (28.2%) is water.[6] The borough contains Iliamna Lake, the largest lake in Alaska and third largest within United States borders, and occupies most of the Alaska Peninsula. Its land area is larger than that of San Bernardino County, California, the largest county in the contiguous Lower 48 states.

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19901,668
20001,8239.3%
20101,631−10.5%
20201,476−9.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1990–2000[8] 2010–2020[4]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,823 people, 588 households, and 418 families residing in the borough. The population density was 0.059 people per square mile (0.023 people/km2). There were 1,557 housing units at an average density of 0.05 per square mile (0.019/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 18.76% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 73.51% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 6.97% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. About 5.41% reported speaking a Yupik language at home, while 3.87% speak Alutiiq and 1.23% an Athabaskan language.[10]

Some 44.70% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.50% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. About 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.90% consisted of a sole occupant 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.74.

In the borough, the age of the population was spread out, with 37.80% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 5.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 124.10 males.

The dominant religion is Orthodox Christianity.

Government

The Borough is governed by an elected assembly. The Borough's mayor is Glen R. Alsworth, Sr. The deputy mayor is Myra J. Olsen. The other members of the assembly are Randy Alvarez, Scott Anderson, Alvin Pedersen, Michelle Pope-Ravenmoon, and Christina Salmon-Bringhurst.[11]

United States presidential election results for Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 234 36.34% 358 55.59% 52 8.07%
2016 174 43.28% 193 48.01% 35 8.71%
2012 143 39.29% 212 58.24% 9 2.47%
2008 299 59.56% 185 36.85% 18 3.59%
2004 224 65.88% 114 33.53% 2 0.59%
2000 297 57.34% 196 37.84% 25 4.83%
1996 235 44.76% 240 45.71% 50 9.52%
1992 291 48.26% 152 25.21% 160 26.53%
1988 342 67.06% 162 31.76% 6 1.18%
1984 446 78.94% 105 18.58% 14 2.48%
1980 225 54.09% 130 31.25% 61 14.66%
1976 212 58.08% 131 35.89% 22 6.03%
1972 180 48.91% 170 46.20% 18 4.89%
1968 195 44.72% 189 43.35% 52 11.93%
1964 82 18.72% 356 81.28% 0 0.00%
1960 121 36.45% 211 63.55% 0 0.00%

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Ghost town

See also

References

  1. ^ . United States Census Bureau, Geography Division. May 24, 2002. Archived from the original on May 6, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
  2. ^ 1996 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League/Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs. January 1996. p. 11.
  3. ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. ^ a b . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  8. ^ "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 17, 2014.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  10. ^ http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=2&county_id=164&mode=geographic&zip=&place_id=&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r[bare URL][dead link]
  11. ^ "Minutes: Regular Assembly Meeting". Lake and Peninsula Borough Assembly. October 18, 2022.
  12. ^ Elections, RRH. "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.

External links

  • Official website

  Media related to Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska at Wikimedia Commons

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Lake and Peninsula Borough Russian Lejk end Peninsula Leyk end Peninsula is a borough in the state of Alaska As of the 2020 census the population was 1 476 3 down from 1 631 in 2010 4 The borough seat of King Salmon 5 is located in neighboring Bristol Bay Borough although is not the seat of that borough The most populous community in the borough is the census designated place of Port Alsworth With an average of 0 017 inhabitants per square kilometre 0 044 inhabitants sq mi the Lake and Peninsula Borough is the second least densely populated organized county equivalent in the United States only the unorganized Yukon Koyukuk Census Area has a lower density Lake and Peninsula BoroughBoroughLeft to right from top Wassillie Trefon Dena ina Fish Cache in Port Alsworth Alagnak River rapids shore at Nondalton the Aleutian Express in Chignik Bay view of Mount Peulik in Becharof National Wildlife Refuge view of the Twin LakesSealLogoLocation within the U S state of AlaskaAlaska s location within the U S Coordinates 58 24 N 156 11 W 58 4 N 156 18 W 58 4 156 18Country United StatesState AlaskaIncorporatedApril 24 1989 1 2 Named forIliamna Lake Becharof Lake and Alaska PeninsulaSeatKing SalmonLargest CDPPort AlsworthGovernment MayorGlen R Alsworth Sr Area Total32 922 sq mi 85 270 km2 Land23 652 sq mi 61 260 km2 Water9 270 sq mi 24 000 km2 28 2 Population 2020 Total1 381 Density0 042 sq mi 0 016 km2 Time zoneUTC 9 Alaska Summer DST UTC 8 ADT Congressional districtAt largeWebsitewww wbr lakeandpen wbr com Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Adjacent boroughs and census areas 1 2 National protected areas 2 Demographics 3 Government 4 Communities 4 1 Cities 4 2 Census designated places 4 3 Ghost town 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksGeography Edit View of Becharof Lake in the Becharof National Wildlife RefugeThe borough has an area of 32 922 square miles 85 270 km2 of which 23 652 square miles 61 260 km2 is land and 9 270 square miles 24 000 km2 28 2 is water 6 The borough contains Iliamna Lake the largest lake in Alaska and third largest within United States borders and occupies most of the Alaska Peninsula Its land area is larger than that of San Bernardino County California the largest county in the contiguous Lower 48 states Adjacent boroughs and census areas Edit Bethel Census Area Alaska north Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska east Kodiak Island Borough Alaska southeast Aleutians East Borough Alaska west Bristol Bay Borough Alaska west Dillingham Census Area Alaska westNational protected areas Edit Alagnak Wild River Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge part of the Alaska Peninsula unit Sutwik Island Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge part Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve Becharof National Wildlife Refuge part Becharof Wilderness part Katmai National Park and Preserve part Katmai Wilderness part Lake Clark National Park and Preserve part Lake Clark Wilderness part Demographics EditHistorical population CensusPop Note 19901 668 20001 8239 3 20101 631 10 5 20201 476 9 5 U S Decennial Census 7 1990 2000 8 2010 2020 4 As of the census 9 of 2000 there were 1 823 people 588 households and 418 families residing in the borough The population density was 0 059 people per square mile 0 023 people km2 There were 1 557 housing units at an average density of 0 05 per square mile 0 019 km2 The racial makeup of the borough was 18 76 White 0 05 Black or African American 73 51 Native American 0 22 Asian 0 16 Pacific Islander 0 33 from other races and 6 97 from two or more races 1 15 of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race About 5 41 reported speaking a Yupik language at home while 3 87 speak Alutiiq and 1 23 an Athabaskan language 10 Some 44 70 of households had children under the age of 18 living with them 48 50 were married couples living together 9 70 had a female householder with no husband present and 28 90 were non families About 24 70 of all households were made up of individuals and 3 90 consisted of a sole occupant 65 years of age or older The average household size was 3 10 and the average family size was 3 74 In the borough the age of the population was spread out with 37 80 under the age of 18 8 50 from 18 to 24 28 00 from 25 to 44 20 20 from 45 to 64 and 5 40 who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 29 years For every 100 females there were 113 50 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 124 10 males The dominant religion is Orthodox Christianity Government EditThe Borough is governed by an elected assembly The Borough s mayor is Glen R Alsworth Sr The deputy mayor is Myra J Olsen The other members of the assembly are Randy Alvarez Scott Anderson Alvin Pedersen Michelle Pope Ravenmoon and Christina Salmon Bringhurst 11 United States presidential election results for Lake and Peninsula Borough Alaska 12 Year Republican Democratic Third partyNo No No 2020 234 36 34 358 55 59 52 8 07 2016 174 43 28 193 48 01 35 8 71 2012 143 39 29 212 58 24 9 2 47 2008 299 59 56 185 36 85 18 3 59 2004 224 65 88 114 33 53 2 0 59 2000 297 57 34 196 37 84 25 4 83 1996 235 44 76 240 45 71 50 9 52 1992 291 48 26 152 25 21 160 26 53 1988 342 67 06 162 31 76 6 1 18 1984 446 78 94 105 18 58 14 2 48 1980 225 54 09 130 31 25 61 14 66 1976 212 58 08 131 35 89 22 6 03 1972 180 48 91 170 46 20 18 4 89 1968 195 44 72 189 43 35 52 11 93 1964 82 18 72 356 81 28 0 0 00 1960 121 36 45 211 63 55 0 0 00 Communities EditCities Edit Chignik Egegik Newhalen Nondalton Pilot Point Port HeidenCensus designated places Edit Chignik Lagoon Chignik Lake Igiugig Iliamna Ivanof Bay Kokhanok Levelock Pedro Bay Perryville Pope Vannoy Landing Port Alsworth Ugashik Ghost town Edit KijikSee also Edit Alaska portalList of airports in the Lake and Peninsula BoroughReferences Edit Substantial Changes to Counties and County Equivalent Entities 1970 Present United States Census Bureau Geography Division May 24 2002 Archived from the original on May 6 2009 Retrieved May 4 2012 1996 Alaska Municipal Officials Directory Juneau Alaska Municipal League Alaska Department of Community and Regional Affairs January 1996 p 11 2020 Census Data Cities and Census Designated Places Web State of Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Retrieved October 31 2021 a b State amp County QuickFacts United States Census Bureau Archived from the original on June 6 2011 Retrieved May 17 2014 Find a County National Association of Counties Retrieved June 7 2011 US Gazetteer files 2010 2000 and 1990 United States Census Bureau February 12 2011 Retrieved April 23 2011 U S Decennial Census United States Census Bureau Retrieved May 17 2014 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 17 2014 U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved May 14 2011 http www mla org map data results amp state id 2 amp county id 164 amp mode geographic amp zip amp place id amp cty id amp ll amp a amp ea amp order r bare URL dead link Minutes Regular Assembly Meeting Lake and Peninsula Borough Assembly October 18 2022 Elections RRH RRH Elections rrhelections com Retrieved January 12 2020 External links EditOfficial website Media related to Lake and Peninsula Borough Alaska at Wikimedia Commons Borough map Alaska Department of Labor 58 24 N 156 11 W 58 40 N 156 18 W 58 40 156 18 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lake and Peninsula Borough Alaska amp oldid 1170369953, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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