Saxman, Alaska
Encyclopedia
Saxman is a city on Revillagigedo Island
in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
in southeastern Alaska
, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 431. The city of Ketchikan
lies just to its northwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
It was named after Professor S. A. Saxman, which has no ties to the newly founded city. The Hehl (Xel/Xehl) tribe already had people living there, the Starrish family from Loring. The Starrish's are members of the Foam Tribe (Xel qoan).
In 1917, there were only three houses on the location in what would become modern Saxman. The Saanya Kwan, commonly referred to as Cape Fox People, were living in what was known as Old Indian Town in Ketchikan. Alaska Digital Archives has preserved the photos of Saxman in 1917 in which no Natives had been shown to have lived or were living there.
During World War II, the Saanya Kwan were forced to move to move to what would become Saxman by War Powers Act.
, 0.46% Black
or African American
, 66.13% Native American
, 0.46% Asian
, 0.23% Pacific Islander
, and 4.64% from two or more races. 2.32% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 127 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 21.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.57.
In the city the age distribution of the population shows 27.4% under the age of 18, 15.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 130.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $35,139 versus $37,500 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,642. About 7.4% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Revillagigedo Island
Revillagigedo Island is an island in the Alexander Archipelago in Ketchikan Gateway Borough of the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Alaska. Running about 89 km north-south and 48 km east-west, it is 2,754.835 km² in area, making it the 12th largest island in the United...
in Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,070 people, 5,399 households, and 3,633 families residing in the borough. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 6,218 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
in southeastern Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 431. The city of Ketchikan
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is a city in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States, the southeasternmost sizable city in that state. With an estimated population of 7,368 in 2010 within the city limits, it is the fifth most populous city in the state....
lies just to its northwest.
Geography
Saxman is located at 55°19′14"N 131°35′54"W (55.320557, -131.598364).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
It was named after Professor S. A. Saxman, which has no ties to the newly founded city. The Hehl (Xel/Xehl) tribe already had people living there, the Starrish family from Loring. The Starrish's are members of the Foam Tribe (Xel qoan).
In 1917, there were only three houses on the location in what would become modern Saxman. The Saanya Kwan, commonly referred to as Cape Fox People, were living in what was known as Old Indian Town in Ketchikan. Alaska Digital Archives has preserved the photos of Saxman in 1917 in which no Natives had been shown to have lived or were living there.
During World War II, the Saanya Kwan were forced to move to move to what would become Saxman by War Powers Act.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 431 people, 127 households, and 90 families residing in the city. The population density was 431.5 people per square mile (166.4/km²). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 146.2 per square mile (56.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 28.07% WhiteRace (United States Census)
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, 0.46% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 66.13% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.46% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.23% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, and 4.64% from two or more races. 2.32% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 127 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 21.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.57.
In the city the age distribution of the population shows 27.4% under the age of 18, 15.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 130.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 133.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $35,139 versus $37,500 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,642. About 7.4% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.