Dillingham Census Area, Alaska

Geography The census area has a total area of 54,204 km² (20,928 mi²). 48,367 km² (18,675 mi²) of it is land and 5,837 km² (2,254 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.77% water.

Demographics As of 2000, there are 4,922 people, 1,529 households, and 1,105 families residing in the census area. The population density is 0/km² (0/mi²). There are 2,332 housing units at an average density of 0 persons/km² (0 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the census area is 21.64% White, 0.37% 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 are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,529 households out of which 45.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.10% are married couples living together, 15.00% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 27.70% are non-families. 23.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.20 and the average family size is 3.84.

In the census area the population is spread out with 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% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 109.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 108.80 males.

Cities and Towns

• Aleknagik
• Clark's Point
• Dillingham
• Ekwok
• Koliganek
• Manokotak
• New Stuyahok
• Portage Creek
• Togiak
• Twin Hills