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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

Population in July 2008: 86. Population change since 2000: -14.0%
 

Males: 56  (66.0%)
Females: 30  (34.0%)

Median resident age:  40.0 years
Alaska median age:  32.4 years

Zip code: 99691


Estimated median household income in 2007: $19,760 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Nikolai:  $19,760
Alaska:  $64,333

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,303
Nikolai:  $14,303
Alaska:  $28,891

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $128,226 (it was $77,500 in 2000)
Nikolai:  $128,226
Alaska:  $231,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $108,741; Detached houses: $106,222

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Races in Nikolai:

  • American Indian (81.0%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (19.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Nikolai: 103.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (2.0%), Irish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 4.53 square miles.

Population density: 19 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Nikolai

  • High school or higher: 67.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 37.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Nikolai city

  • Never married: 35.9%
  • Now married: 37.5%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 15.6%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Alaska:  5.9%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Nikolai, Alaska in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Nikolai to the number of sex offenders is 43 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Nikolai:  0.9% ($700)
Alaska:  1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (195.4 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2527.4 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: McGrath, AK (6.1 miles ), Takotna, AK (7.3 miles) , Lake Minchumina, AK (9.4 miles) , Stony River, AK (10.5 miles) , Lime Village, AK (11.0 miles) , Flat, AK (11.0 miles) , Petersville, AK (11.1 miles) , Skwentna, AK (11.3 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 63.01 N, Longitude: 154.38 W

Area code: 907

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Population change in the 1990s: -8 (-7.4%).



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Nikolai-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alaska state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1991 at 07:18:43, a magnitude 6.4 (6.1 MB, 6.4 MB, Depth: 71.0 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 96.2 miles away from Nikolai center
On 12/21/1989 at 16:53:19, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 51.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/9/1990 at 17:03:21, a magnitude 5.3 (4.8 MB, 5.3 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi) earthquake occurred 77.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2004 at 06:21:10, a magnitude 5.3 (5.0 MB, 4.4 MS, 5.0 MW, 5.3 ML, Depth: 6.4 mi) earthquake occurred 92.8 miles away from Nikolai center
On 6/4/1992 at 12:09:19, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MB, Depth: 83.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/23/2004 at 05:12:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.4 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.8 ML, 4.5 ML, Depth: 7.6 mi) earthquake occurred 92.1 miles away from Nikolai center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Nikolai:
  • ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER, PHS (about 194 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK)
  • ALASKA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE (about 194 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK)
  • COLUMBIA ALASKA REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 194 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK)

Airports located in Nikolai:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nikolai:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 194 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 237 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; FT enrollment: 5,034)
  • WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1555 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 2,656)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 1556 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; FT enrollment: 11,889)
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 1565 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 1577 miles; MT VERNON, WA; FT enrollment: 3,420)
  • EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1605 miles; EVERETT, WA; FT enrollment: 3,970)
Public high school in Nikolai:
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Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Alaska:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  57.5%
Whole state:  68.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  7.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  27.6%
Whole state:  9.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.2%
Whole state:  4.0%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Nikolai, AK



Nikolai compared to Alaska state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (78%)
  • Wood (22%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$5,057$60,6844$1,725
Streets and Highways 0$0 3$3,293
Electric Power 0$0 3$2,122
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$3,299
Totals for Government 1$5,057$60,68413$10,439



Nikolai government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $299,000
    Sewerage: $12,000
  • Construction - General: $45,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $157,000
    General - Other: $114,000
    Financial Administration: $85,000
    Air Transportation: $78,000
    Regular Highways: $32,000
    Sewerage: $30,000
    Libraries: $14,000
    Water Utilities: $13,000
    Central Staff Services: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $13,000
    Interest Earnings: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $229,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $203,000
    Water Utilities: $5,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $27,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $390,000

6.65% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,781 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.65%
Alaska average:  9.33%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  2.33% ($20,208 average AGI)
from Anchorage Municipality, AK  0.97% ($33,200)


10.97% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,177 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.97%
Alaska average:  9.43%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK  4.72% ($29,294 average AGI)
to Anchorage Municipality, AK  1.20% ($31,538)


Strongest AM radio stations in Nikolai:
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KFAR (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRBANKS, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KTZN (550 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)


TV broadcast stations around Nikolai:
  • K09PR (Channel 9; NIKOLAI, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K04MB (Channel 4; NIKOLAI, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1
  • 111 Bumble Bee Lake Rd, Type: Pole, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WHI45
    Assigned Frequencies : 3.19740 MHz, 3.20240 MHz, 5.16590 MHz, 5.16890 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/22/1993, Expiration Date: 12/22/1998, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: John R Runkle, Nikolai, AK 99691


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 91952 , Serial Number: 16372, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 06/13/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Gregory Sr George, Po Box 9102, Nikolai, AK 99691



Nikolai on our top lists:
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"

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