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{{About|the census-designated place in the Copper River region|the mining area in the Matanuska-Susitna region|Willow Creek mining district}}
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'''Willow Creek''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska]], United States. At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] the population was 191.
'''Willow Creek''' is a [[census-designated place]] (CDP) in [[Copper River Census Area, Alaska]], United States. At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]] the population was 190, down from 191 in 2010.<ref name="2020 Census Data">{{cite web | url = https://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/cen/2020-census-data.html | title = 2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places | format = Web | publisher = State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development | access-date = December 5, 2021}}</ref>


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Willow Creek is located at {{Coord|61|47|49|N|145|11|10|W|type:city}} (61.796917, -145.186123).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Willow Creek is located at {{Coord|61|47|49|N|145|11|10|W|type:city}} (61.796917, -145.186123).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|40.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|39.8|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.8|sqmi|km2}} of it (1.95%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the CDP has a total area of {{convert|40.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|39.8|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.8|sqmi|km2}} of it (1.95%) is water.


==Demographics==
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As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 201 people, 80 households, and 52 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5.1 people per square mile (2.0/km²). There were 111 housing units at an average density of 2.8/sq&nbsp;mi (1.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.07% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.50% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 5.47% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.50% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 1.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.46% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
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Willow Creek first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).


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As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 201 people, 80 households, and 52 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|5.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 111 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.07% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.50% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 5.47% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.50% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 1.00% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.46% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
There were 80 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.19.


In the CDP the age distribution of the population shows 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.6 males.
There were 80 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.19.


In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.6 males.
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The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $48,750 versus $26,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $18,242. About 3.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including none of those under the age of eighteen and 7.7% of those sixty five or over.

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The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $48,750 versus $26,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the CDP was $18,242. About 3.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including none of those under the age of eighteen and 7.7% of those 65 or over.


==References==
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{{Copper River Census Area, Alaska}}


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{{Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska}}


[[Category:Census-designated places in Alaska]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Alaska]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Valdez–Cordova Census Area, Alaska]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Copper River Census Area, Alaska]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Unorganized Borough, Alaska]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Unorganized Borough, Alaska]]

Latest revision as of 22:00, 18 April 2024

This article is about the census-designated place in the Copper River region of Alaska. For the mining area in the Matanuska-Susitna region, see Willow Creek mining district.

Willow Creek, Alaska
CDP
Willow Creek, Alaska is located in Alaska
Willow Creek, Alaska
Willow Creek, Alaska
Location within the state of Alaska
Coordinates: 61°47′49″N 145°11′10″W / 61.79694°N 145.18611°W / 61.79694; -145.18611
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaCopper River
Government
 • State senatorClick Bishop (R)
 • State rep.Mike Cronk (R)
Area
[1]
 • Total
37.91 sq mi (98.18 km2)
 • Land37.05 sq mi (95.96 km2)
 • Water0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
190
 • Density5.13/sq mi (1.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
Area code907
FIPS code02-85290
GNIS feature ID1412074

Willow Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 190, down from 191 in 2010.[2]

Geography

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Willow Creek is located at 61°47′49″N 145°11′10″W / 61.79694°N 145.18611°W / 61.79694; -145.18611 (61.796917, -145.186123).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 40.6 square miles (105 km2), of which, 39.8 square miles (103 km2) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) of it (1.95%) is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2000201—
2010191−5.0%
2020190−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Willow Creek first appeared on the 2000 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP).

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 201 people, 80 households, and 52 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 5.1 inhabitants per square mile (2.0/km2). There were 111 housing units at an average density of 2.8 per square mile (1.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.07% White, 0.50% Black or African American, 5.47% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 7.46% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 80 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $48,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,242. About 3.6% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 7.7% of those 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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