Port Clarence, Alaska

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Population in 2010: 24.
Population change since 2000: +14.3%
Males: 22  (95.2%)
Females: (4.8%)
Median resident age:

22.1 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Median resident age: 29.0 years

Zip code: 99778

March 2022 cost of living index in Port Clarence: 104.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: French Canadian (38.1%), Scottish (38.1%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Land area: 35.5 square miles.

Population density: 0.7 people per square mile   (very low).

Port Clarence, Alaska map

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (599.8 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2931.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Brevig Mission, AK (3.4 miles ),
Teller, AK (3.8 miles ),
Wales, AK (6.5 miles),
Nome, AK (8.2 miles ),
Diomede, AK (8.3 miles),
Shishmaref, AK (8.5 miles ),
White Mountain, AK (10.4 miles ),
Golovin, AK (11.1 miles)

Latitude: 65.27 N, Longitude: 166.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 907

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.4%
Alaska:

4.6%

Average climate in Port Clarence, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Port Clarence-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Alaska state average. It is 738% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 476.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK) earthquake occurred 665.2 miles away from Port Clarence center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 8.5 (7.0 MB, 8.5 MS, 7.9 MW, 8.1 ME) earthquake occurred 581.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/21/2011 at 08:33:21, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 12.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 7.5 miles away from Port Clarence center
On 6/7/2014 at 04:43:32, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 11.6 mi) earthquake occurred 210.1 miles away from Port Clarence center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 2.6 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 590.0 miles away from Port Clarence center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nome Census Area (1) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Freeze: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Airports located in Port Clarence:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Port Clarence:

  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 554 miles; Fairbanks, AK; Full-time enrollment: 6,397)
  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 598 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 599 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1958 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1962 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1971 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1983 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Points of interest:

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Creek: Bridget Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Nome Census Area has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
24 people in military barracks and dormitories (nondisciplinary) in 2010
21 people in military barracks, etc. in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Port Clarence:

Marital status in Port Clarence, AK
  • Never married: 61.0%
  • Now married: 19.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 19.7%

For population 25 years and over in Port Clarence:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 4.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
Alaska average:

10.3

Religion statistics for Port Clarence, AK (based on Nome Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,1989
Evangelical Protestant1,12718
Catholic8805
Other1581
Orthodox1002
None5,029-
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: 12
Nome Census Area:

12.92 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

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

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

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

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

8.62 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

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

6.5%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.4%
Alaska:

27.8%

Strongest AM radio stations in Port Clarence:

  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KNSA (930 AM; 2 kW; UNALAKLEET, AK; Owner: UNALAKLEET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KBRW (680 AM; 10 kW; BARROW, AK; Owner: SILAKKUAGVIK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)


Port Clarence compared to Alaska state average:

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