Port Graham, Alaska
| Port Graham, Alaska | |
|---|---|
| CDP | |
| Nickname(s): Baluek | |
 Location of Port Graham, Alaska |
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| Coordinates: 59°20′52″N 151°50′0″W / 59.34778°N 151.83333°WCoordinates: 59°20′52″N 151°50′0″W / 59.34778°N 151.83333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Kenai Peninsula |
| Government | |
| • Borough mayor | Mike Navarre |
| • State senator | Gary Stevens (R) |
| • State rep. | Louise Stutes (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km2) |
| • Land | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 28.8/sq mi (11.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Alaska (AKST) (UTC-9) |
| • Summer (DST) | AKDT (UTC-8) |
| ZIP code | 99603 |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-63280 |
Port Graham, also known as Paluwik (pah-LU-wig) in the Alutiiq language, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 171.
Port Graham and Nanwalek are located near the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula and are separated by less than five miles. Although they have local roads, there is no road access into this area. All vehicles must be brought in by barge or ferry. Both villages are accessible by air or water. They lie 35 miles southwest of Homer and about 10 miles from Seldovia. The Alaska Marine Highway System provides ferry service to all of Kachemak Bay.
Port Graham is located at 59°20′52″N 151°50′0″W / 59.34778°N 151.83333°W (59.347736, -151.833420).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km2), all of it land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 171 people, 70 households, and 46 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 28.8 people per square mile (11.1/km²). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 13.8/sq mi (5.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 11.11% White, 84.80% Native American, 0.58% from other races, and 3.51% from two or more races. 3.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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