King Cove, AK

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King Cove, Alaska

King Cove, Alaska, in Aleutians East county, is 619 miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city has a population of 792.

The People and Families of King Cove

In King Cove, about 25% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Approximately 85% of King Cove is non-white. King Cove boasts a diverse population for Alaska, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, King Cove had a median family income of $47,188.

King Cove Housing

About 64% of housing units in King Cove are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in King Cove tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In King Cove, 32% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in King Cove than in most places of its size.

High Points

King Cove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of King Cove, AK

Comparing King Cove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Category	Value
Nearest Large City	619 miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska
County	Aleutians East
P.O. Box Zip Codes	99612
Phone Area Codes	907
Time Zone	Alaska (-9 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	55.062
Longitude	-162.309

Station	COLD BAY AP
Distance	18.7 miles
Jan Temp	24 to 33 F
Apr Temp	29 to 38 F
Jul Temp	46 to 55 F
Oct Temp	35 to 45 F
Annual Precip	40.2 inches

Station	PORT HEIDEN
Distance	193.5 miles
Jan Temp	17 to 28 F
Apr Temp	28 to 39 F
Jul Temp	47 to 58 F
Oct Temp	33 to 43 F
Annual Precip	18.2 inches

Station	KING SALMON AP
Distance	329.2 miles
Jan Temp	8 to 23 F
Apr Temp	25 to 41 F
Jul Temp	48 to 64 F
Oct Temp	26 to 41 F
Annual Precip	19.4 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	792	100%
Male	472	59.6%
Female	320	40.4%
Under 18	169	21.3%
18+	623	78.7%
65+	24	3%
Median Age	34.9
Average Family Size	3.53
White	119	15%
African-American	13	1.6%
Asian	212	26.8%
American Indian & Alaskan	370	46.7%
Other	47	5.9%
Mixed Race	30	3.8%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	59	7.4%
Median Family Income (1999)	$47,188
Population In Poverty	97	11.9%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	748
Growth	-44
Growth %	-5.59%

Ancestry	Percent
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	93.3%
US/American	4.1%
French Canadian	1.1%
Scottish	0.4%
Swiss	0.4%
Norwegian	0.4%
Dutch	0.3%

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