Manokotak, Alaska

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Population in 2021: 482 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +20.8%
 
Males: 238  (49.5%)
Females: 244  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

30.5 years
Alaska median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 99628.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $40,844 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Manokotak:

$40,844
AK:

$77,845

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $18,375 (it was $9,294 in 2000)

Manokotak city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $81,292 (it was $63,800 in 2000)
Manokotak:

$81,292
AK:

$304,900

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $157,900; detached houses: $155,183; in 2-unit structures: $193,865

Median gross rent in 2021: $541.

March 2022 cost of living index in Manokotak: 103.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 20.9%
(1.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.6% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Manokotak, AK (2021)
    • 56180.0%American Indian alone
    • 8712.4%White alone
    • 263.7%Two or more races

Races in Manokotak detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Manokotak, Alaska as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Manokotak is 99 to 1.


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Ancestries: Polish (5.1%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 36.4 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile   (very low).

Manokotak, Alaska map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.1%
Alaska:

7.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Manokotak city:

1.2% ($769)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (354.8 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2524.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Dillingham, AK (4.5 miles ),
Clark's Point, AK (4.6 miles),
Aleknagik, AK (5.1 miles ),
Twin Hills, AK (6.7 miles),
Togiak, AK (6.9 miles ),
Portage Creek, AK (6.9 miles),
Ekwok, AK (7.8 miles),
New Stuyahok, AK (8.4 miles )

Latitude: 58.98 N, Longitude: 159.06 W

Area code: 907

Distribution of median household income in Manokotak, AK in 2021
Distribution of house value in Manokotak, AK in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

5.6%
Alaska:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+2.8%).
Most common industries in Manokotak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (36.4%)
  • Public administration (29.5%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Utilities (6.8%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (34.9%)
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Utilities (14.0%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Fuel dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (53.3%)
  • Public administration (24.4%)
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Manokotak, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (9.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Cashiers (11.6%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (11.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Plant and system operators (9.3%)
  • Life and physical scientists (7.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (17.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (17.8%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (17.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.9%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (4.4%)

Average climate in Manokotak, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Manokotak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 3342% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 419.0 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 242.4 miles away from Manokotak center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 254.0 miles away from Manokotak center
On 11/7/1912 at 07:40:24, a magnitude 7.5 (7.5 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 179.7 miles away from Manokotak center
On 7/22/2020 at 06:12:44, a magnitude 7.8 (7.8 MW, Depth: 17.4 mi) earthquake occurred 271.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/23/1906 at 17:22:00, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 239.9 miles away from Manokotak center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dillingham Census Area (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Freeze: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Manokotak topographic map

Airports located in Manokotak:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manokotak:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 353 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 353 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 546 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Peninsula College (about 1621 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1622 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1625 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1644 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Manokotak:

See full list of schools located in Manokotak

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Manokotak: Manokotak Volunteer Fire Department (A), Bristol Bay Area Health Manokotak Village Clinic (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dillingham Census Area has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Manokotak and their reported violations in the past:

MANOKOTAK WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 370, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In SEP-21-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In SEP-21-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In SEP-21-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Failure To Address Deficiency - In SEP-21-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-31-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-18-2013)
  • 13 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • 168 regular monitoring violations
  • 3 other older monitoring violations
SWSD MANOKOTAK HEIGHTS SCHOOL (Address: Manokotak 'Nunaniq' School , Population served: 160, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Chlorine
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-05-2005)
  • 14 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
MANOKOTAK HEIGHTS W/S (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2014, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JUL-31-2013), St Compliance achieved (SEP-19-2013)
  • 11 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 221 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

3.6 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.4%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.1%
Whole state:

8.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Manokotak:

Marital status in Manokotak, AK
  • Never married: 44.4%
  • Now married: 42.4%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 1.3%

For population 25 years and over in Manokotak:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 13.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 7.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.2
Alaska average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Manokotak

Religion statistics for Manokotak, AK (based on Dillingham Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Orthodox9887
Catholic5782
Evangelical Protestant4429
Mainline Protestant4366
Other581
None2,345-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

8.06 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Dillingham Census Area:

8.06 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.3%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Dillingham Census Area:

37.3%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Manokotak:

46.7%
Alaska:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.6%
State:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Manokotak:

29.3
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Manokotak:

25.2%
State:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Manokotak:

9.4%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Manokotak:

38.5%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
Manokotak:

53.9%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.6%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Manokotak, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$11,277$67,66212$9,720
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,142
Water Supply 0$0 3$5,718
Totals for Government 2$11,277$67,66216$16,580

Manokotak government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $138,000 ($286.31)
    Regular Highways: $53,000 ($109.96)
    Sewerage: $53,000 ($109.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $52,000 ($107.88)
    Water Utilities: $45,000 ($93.36)
    Central Staff Services: $41,000 ($85.06)
    General - Other: $41,000 ($85.06)
    Police Protection: $24,000 ($49.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($24.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $309,000 ($641.08)

Manokotak government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $30,000 ($62.24)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($24.90)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $49,000 ($101.66)
    Other: $35,000 ($72.61)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $41,000 ($85.06)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $31,000 ($64.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $149,000 ($309.13)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($33.20)

Strongest AM radio stations in Manokotak:

  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KGTL (620 AM; 5 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: PENINSULA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Manokotak:

  • K09TQ (Channel 9; MANOKOTAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K07LB (Channel 7; MANOKOTAK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)

Manokotak fatal accident list:

Sep 10, 2018 11:39 AM, Manokotak Heights Rd, Lat: 58.964569, Lon: -158.972258, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 3, 1995 09:10 PM, Housing Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Manokotak)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Manokotak, Within The Village Of Manokotak (Lat: 58.956000 Lon: -158.923083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQNT407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 11225.0 MHz... (+118 more), Grant Date: 07/13/2021, Expiration Date: 05/18/2031, Certifier: Jon Duracinski, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:
  • Manokotak, T014s, R058w, Sec. 15, S.M., Alaska (Lat: 58.967056 Lon: -158.946972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WROC336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 09/23/2021, Expiration Date: 09/23/2031, Certifier: Robert Himschoot Jr, Registrant: Nushagak Electric & Telephone Coop, 557 Kenny Wren Road, Dillingham, AK 99576-0350, Phone: (907) 842-6336, Fax: (907) 842-2799, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Box 90 (Lat: 58.980361 Lon: -159.058306), Type: Building, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: KCE370,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/1996, Expiration Date: 06/06/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2001, Registrant: Nels C Franklin, Box 90, Manokotak, AK 99628
  • Lat: 58.980361 Lon: -159.058306, Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KXO67,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2.45140 MHz, 2.48340 MHz, 3.20240 MHz, 3.26240 MHz, 5.16890 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/1993, Expiration Date: 07/29/1998, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Nels C Franklin, Box 90, Manokotak, AK 99628

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Manokotak, AK
  • 97.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.7%Wood
  • 0.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Manokotak, AK
  • 88.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.1%Wood
  • 4.8%Electricity


Manokotak compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Manokotak on our top lists:

  • #81 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #68 (99628) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Polish first ancestries"
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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