Crooked Creek, Alaska
Encyclopedia
Crooked Creek is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Bethel Census Area
, Alaska
, United States
. As of the 2000 census, the population of the CDP is 137.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 108.5 square miles (281 km²), of which101.1 square miles (261.8 km²) is land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²)(6.85%) is water.
of 2000, there were 137 people, 38 households, and 31 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1.4 people per square mile (0.5/km²). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 0.5/sq mi (0.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 6.57% White
, 90.51% Native American
, and 2.92% from two or more races.
There were 38 households out of which 57.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples
living together, 31.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.61 and the average family size was 4.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 41.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 13.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $17,500, and the median income for a family was $23,125. Males had a median income of $13,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $6,495. There were 25.0% of families and 28.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.0% of under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.
The community has a store, a "lodge" (similar to a bed and breakfast with shared bathrooms), a school, and a Washeteria. Cell phone services do not operate in the area, but land line service is available. Internet is available at the school.
The school, Johnnie John, Sr. School, is kindergarten through 12th grade and has approximately 30 students (July, 2009).
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Bethel Census Area
Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel Census Area is a census area located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of 2000, the population is 16,006. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat...
, Alaska
Alaska
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, United States
United States
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. As of the 2000 census, the population of the CDP is 137.
Geography
Crooked Creek is located at 61°51′35"N 158°7′44"W (61.859821, -158.128884).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 108.5 square miles (281 km²), of which101.1 square miles (261.8 km²) is land and 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²)(6.85%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 137 people, 38 households, and 31 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 1.4 people per square mile (0.5/km²). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 0.5/sq mi (0.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 6.57% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 90.51% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.92% from two or more races.
There were 38 households out of which 57.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 31.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.61 and the average family size was 4.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 41.6% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 13.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.4% 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 114.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $17,500, and the median income for a family was $23,125. Males had a median income of $13,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the CDP was $6,495. There were 25.0% of families and 28.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.0% of under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.
Services and utilities
As of July 2009, running water and plumbing in Crooked Creek are available at the school, teacher housing, "washeteria", lodge, and store. The Honeybcket system is used in most of the community. Water is generally brought to homes from either the Kuskokwim River or purchased at the Washeteria. At the Washeteria, laundry services (washer and dryer) and showers are available for purchase.The community has a store, a "lodge" (similar to a bed and breakfast with shared bathrooms), a school, and a Washeteria. Cell phone services do not operate in the area, but land line service is available. Internet is available at the school.
The school, Johnnie John, Sr. School, is kindergarten through 12th grade and has approximately 30 students (July, 2009).