Kake, AK

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Kake Overview

473
TOTAL POPULATION
229
MALE POPULATION
244
FEMALE POPULATION
93.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,748
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
203
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Kake Zip Codes

Kake Area Codes

Race in Kake

The most populous races in Kake are Native / Alaskan (255 | 53.9%), Two or more Races (124 | 26.2%), and White / Caucasian (88 | 18.6%).
Race in Kake
Race# Population% Population
Asian51.1%
Black / African American10.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.4%
Native / Alaskan25553.9%
White / Caucasian8818.6%
Two or more Races12426.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total473100.0%

Ancestry in Kake

The most populous ancestries reported in Kake are Tlingit-Haida (328 | 69.3%), Irish (31 | 6.6%), English (15 | 3.2%), German (15 | 3.2%), and Inupiat (14 | 3.0%), together accounting for 85.2% of all Kake residents.
Ancestry in Kake
Ancestry# Population% Population
African40.9%
Alaska Native81.7%
Aleut10.2%
Canadian20.4%
Czechoslovakian20.4%
Dutch81.7%
English153.2%
European61.3%
French30.6%
French American Indian112.3%
German153.2%
Inupiat143.0%
Irish316.6%
Italian51.1%
Korean102.1%
Laotian61.3%
Native Hawaiian20.4%
Navajo71.5%
Norwegian102.1%
Slovak20.4%
Subsaharan African40.9%
Tlingit-Haida32869.3%
Tsimshian122.5%
Yakama20.4%
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Immigrants in Kake

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Kake came from Canada (6 | 1.3%), Asia (5 | 1.1%), Philippines (5 | 1.1%), and South Eastern Asia (5 | 1.1%), together accounting for 4.4% of all Kake residents.
Immigrants in Kake
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia51.1%
Canada61.3%
Philippines51.1%
South Eastern Asia51.1%
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Sex and Age in Kake

Sex and Age in Kake

The most populous age groups in Kake are 15 to 19 Years (22 | 9.6%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (24 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Kake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (8.3%)22 (9.0%)
5 to 9 Years20 (8.7%)20 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Years14 (6.1%)12 (4.9%)
15 to 19 Years22 (9.6%)10 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years12 (5.2%)12 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years3 (1.3%)17 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years18 (7.9%)22 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years12 (5.2%)24 (9.8%)
40 to 44 Years14 (6.1%)9 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years11 (4.8%)7 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years14 (6.1%)21 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years10 (4.4%)16 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years11 (4.8%)14 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years15 (6.6%)11 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years12 (5.2%)16 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years4 (1.8%)3 (1.2%)
80 to 84 Years16 (7.0%)4 (1.6%)
85 Years and over2 (0.9%)4 (1.6%)
Total229 (100.0%)244 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Kake

Median Family Size in Kake

The median family size in Kake is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (87 | 70.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (22 | 17.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Kake
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple87 (70.7%)3.36
Single Male/Father14 (11.4%)3.07
Single Female/Mother22 (17.9%)2.91
Total Families123 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Kake

The median household size in Kake is 2.75 persons per household, with single male/father households (14 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.86 persons per household. non-family households (49 | 28.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Kake
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple87 (50.6%)3.43
Single Male/Father14 (8.1%)3.86
Single Female/Mother22 (12.8%)2.91
Non-family49 (28.5%)1.16
Total Households172 (100.0%)2.75

Household Size by Marriage Status in Kake

Out of a total of 172 households in Kake, 123 (71.5%) are family households, while 49 (28.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 46, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 40.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Kake
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-40 (23.3%)
2-Person Households46 (26.7%)9 (5.2%)
3-Person Households14 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households23 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households15 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (71.5%)49 (28.5%)

Female Fertility in Kake

Fertility by Age in Kake

Average fertility rate in Kake is 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 176.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Kake
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years9 (100.0%)176.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)83.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kake

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Kake
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Kake

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Kake
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (44.4%)235.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (22.2%)133.0
Graduate Degree3 (33.3%)1,000.0
Total9 (100.0%)83.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kake

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Kake
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Kake

Income Overview in Kake

Per Capita Income in Kake is $28,748, while median incomes of families and households are $69,375 and $61,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income473$28,748
Median Family Income123$69,375
Mean Family Income123$93,552
Median Household Income172$61,250
Mean Household Income172$78,697
Income Deficit123$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)47328.33%
Wage / Income Gap ($)47371.67¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4730.49

Earnings by Sex in Kake

Average Earnings in Kake are $31,875, $36,042 for men and $25,833 for women, a difference of 28.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Kake
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male101 (46.5%)$36,042
Female116 (53.5%)$25,833
Total217 (100.0%)$31,875

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kake

The most common earnings brackets in Kake are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (14 | 13.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (19 | 16.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Kake
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (8.9%)11 (9.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (1.0%)7 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (5.0%)1 (0.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4997 (6.9%)6 (5.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (2.0%)3 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)10 (8.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (5.9%)2 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (3.0%)6 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (3.0%)6 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (3.0%)8 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9999 (8.9%)3 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (5.9%)5 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9998 (7.9%)6 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (13.9%)8 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9999 (8.9%)19 (16.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9996 (5.9%)4 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (7.9%)3 (2.6%)
$100,000+2 (2.0%)3 (2.6%)
Total101 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kake

Average earnings in Kake are $41,250 for men and $32,917 for women, a difference of 20.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,625, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,417. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $34,167, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,688.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Kake
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$40,417$29,688
College or Associate's Degree$45,278$34,167
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$60,625$0
Total$41,250$32,917

Family Income in Kake

Family Income Brackets in Kake

According to the Kake family income data, there are 31 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Kake
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00043.3%
$10,000 to $14,99910.8%
$15,000 to $24,999118.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991411.4%
$35,000 to $49,999118.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992621.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991613.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993125.2%
$150,000 to $199,99943.3%
$200,000+54.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kake

6-person families (10 | 8.1%) account for the highest median family income in Kake with $92,500 per family, while 4-person families (23 | 18.7%) have the highest median income of $22,344 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Kake
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families47 (38.2%)$39,375
3-Person Families17 (13.8%)$66,250
4-Person Families23 (18.7%)$89,375
5-Person Families11 (8.9%)$0
6-Person Families10 (8.1%)$92,500
7+ Person Families15 (12.2%)$0
Total123 (100.0%)$69,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Kake

The median family income in Kake is $69,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (10) having the highest median family income of $117,500, while families with no earners (31) have the lowest median family income of $28,125, accounting for 8.1% and 25.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Kake
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners31 (25.2%)$28,125
1 Earner29 (23.6%)$51,563
2 Earners53 (43.1%)$100,288
3+ Earners10 (8.1%)$117,500
Total123 (100.0%)$69,375

Household Income in Kake

Household Income Brackets in Kake

With 33 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Kake, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Kake
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000127.0%
$10,000 to $14,99942.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992816.3%
$25,000 to $34,999179.9%
$35,000 to $49,999179.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992916.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992313.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993319.2%
$150,000 to $199,99942.3%
$200,000+52.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Kake

The median household income in Kake is $61,250, with the highest median household income of $88,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 54 households (31.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Kake
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (1.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years54 (31.4%)$88,750
45 to 64 Years62 (36.0%)$49,167
65+ Years54 (31.4%)$40,000
Total172 (100.0%)$61,250

Poverty in Kake

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kake

With 16.2% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Kake, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (44.4%) and 2 females (40.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Kake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (21.0%)3 (13.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (16.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (44.4%)2 (40.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (28.6%)
18 to 24 Years4 (19.1%)3 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Years2 (9.5%)12 (30.8%)
35 to 44 Years3 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years7 (28.0%)3 (10.7%)
55 to 64 Years7 (33.3%)4 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (16.2%)33 (13.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kake

According to the poverty statistics in Kake, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Kake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (78.9%)19 (86.4%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (100.0%)21 (84.0%)
12 to 14 Years5 (55.6%)3 (60.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (100.0%)5 (71.4%)
18 to 24 Years17 (80.9%)10 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years19 (90.5%)27 (69.2%)
35 to 44 Years23 (88.5%)33 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (72.0%)25 (89.3%)
55 to 64 Years14 (66.7%)26 (86.7%)
65 to 74 Years23 (85.2%)27 (100.0%)
75 Years and over20 (90.9%)11 (100.0%)
Total192 (83.8%)211 (86.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kake

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Kake show that 9.2% or 8 of the total 87 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.8%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Kake
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children30 (85.7%)5 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (90.8%)8 (9.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kake

According to the poverty data in Kake, 14.3% or 2 single-father households and 4.5% or 1 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (22.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Kake
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (14.3%)1 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kake

The poverty data for Kake shows that 8 of the married-couple family households (9.2%) and 3 of the single-parent households (8.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (15.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Kake
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (15.8%)1 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (9.2%)3 (8.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Kake

Employment by Class of Employer in Kake

Among the 178 employed individuals in Kake, local government employees (69 | 38.8%), private company employees (52 | 29.2%), and state government employees (20 | 11.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Kake
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5229.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)116.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations158.4%
Local Government Employees6938.8%
State Government Employees2011.2%
Federal Government Employees116.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total178100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Kake

According to the labor force statistics for Kake, out of the total population over 16 years of age (362), 56.1% or 203 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 94.3% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Kake
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years15 (62.5%)3 (20.0%)
25 to 29 Years14 (70.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years31 (77.5%)4 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years53 (89.8%)5 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years50 (94.3%)3 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years18 (69.2%)2 (11.1%)
60 to 64 Years8 (32.0%)2 (25.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (56.1%)19 (9.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kake

According to labor force statistics for Kake, 78.0% of individuals (174) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (223) are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 16 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 87.2% or 75 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Kake
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3 (30.0%)10 (100.0%)
High School Diploma63 (70.8%)6 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree75 (87.2%)10 (12.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33 (86.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total174 (78.0%)21 (9.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Kake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kake are Community & Social Service (41 | 22.3%), Management (30 | 16.3%), Education Instruction & Library (25 | 13.6%), Education, Arts & Media (14 | 7.6%), and Business & Financial (6 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Kake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Kake, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Business & Financial (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Kake
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (30.0%)21 (70.0%)
Business & Financial3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 14 (34.2%)27 (65.8%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (14.3%)12 (85.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (48.0%)13 (52.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)27 (33.3%)54 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)75 (40.8%)109 (59.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Kake are Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 3.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 1.1%), Healthcare Support (1 | 0.5%), Security & Protection (1 | 0.5%), and Law Enforcement (1 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Kake

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Kake, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Kake
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Security & Protection1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)75 (40.8%)109 (59.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Kake are Office & Administration (41 | 22.3%), and Sales & Related (11 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Kake

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Kake
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Office & Administration2 (4.9%)39 (95.1%)
Total (Category)6 (11.5%)46 (88.5%)
Total (Overall)75 (40.8%)109 (59.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Kake are Construction & Extraction (11 | 6.0%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 5.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Kake

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Kake
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)75 (40.8%)109 (59.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Kake are Transportation (10 | 5.4%), Production (4 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (3 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Kake

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Kake
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Material Moving3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (88.2%)2 (11.8%)
Total (Overall)75 (40.8%)109 (59.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Kake

Employment Industries in Kake

The major employment industries in Kake include Educational Services (44 | 23.9%), Public Administration (34 | 18.5%), Retail Trade (30 | 16.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (17 | 9.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (14 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Kake

Employment Industries by Sex in Kake

The Kake industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Kake
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Manufacturing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (13.3%)26 (86.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services19 (43.2%)25 (56.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (11.8%)15 (88.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Public Administration10 (29.4%)24 (70.6%)
Total75 (40.8%)109 (59.2%)

Education in Kake

School Enrollment in Kake

The most common levels of schooling among the 126 students in Kake are high school (33 | 26.2%), elementary school (32 | 25.4%), and middle school (24 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Kake
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool86.4%
Kindergarten86.4%
Elementary School3225.4%
Middle School2419.1%
High School3326.2%
College / Undergraduate1814.3%
Graduate / Professional32.4%
Total126100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kake

Out of a total of 126 students who are enrolled in schools in Kake, 1 (0.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 125 (99.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1 (12.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Kake
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Total125 (99.2%)1 (0.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kake

Education (23 | 39.0%), business (12 | 20.3%), science & technology (8 | 13.6%), computers & mathematics (5 | 8.5%), and liberal arts & history (5 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 59 individuals in Kake who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Kake
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics58.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology46.8%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology813.6%
Business1220.3%
Education2339.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History58.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications23.4%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total59100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Kake

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kake

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Kake are males with 2 vehicles (35, accounting for 47.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (37, making up 33.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Kake
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (12.2%)6 (5.8%)
1 Vehicle20 (27.0%)38 (36.5%)
2 Vehicles35 (47.3%)37 (35.6%)
3 Vehicles3 (4.1%)5 (4.8%)
4 Vehicles1 (1.3%)13 (12.5%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (8.1%)5 (4.8%)
Total74 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Kake

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Kake are 5 to 9 minutes (100 commuters, 57.1%), less than 5 minutes (61 commuters, 34.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (9 commuters, 5.1%).
Commute Time in Kake
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6134.9%
5 to 9 Minutes10057.1%
10 to 14 Minutes95.1%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes21.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes31.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Kake

The most common commute times in Kake are 5 to 9 minutes (35 commuters, 47.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (65 commuters, 64.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Kake
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes34 (46.0%)27 (26.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes35 (47.3%)65 (64.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes2 (2.7%)7 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes3 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kake

The most frequent times of departure to work in Kake are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (36, 48.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (43, 42.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Kake
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1 (1.3%)5 (5.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM14 (18.9%)2 (2.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM36 (48.6%)43 (42.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM16 (21.6%)14 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4 (5.4%)13 (12.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (2.7%)5 (5.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)13 (12.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (2.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)101 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Kake

Occupancy by Ownership in Kake

Of the total 172 dwellings in Kake, owner-occupied units account for 121 (70.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 51 (29.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Kake
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12170.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5129.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units172100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Kake

Occupancy by Household Size in Kake
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4023.3%
2-Person Household5532.0%
3-Person Household148.1%
4+ Person Household6336.6%
Total Housing Units172100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kake

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Kake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)
2-Person Household45 (81.8%)10 (18.2%)
3-Person Household8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
4+ Person Household44 (69.8%)19 (30.2%)
Total Housing Units121 (70.4%)51 (29.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kake

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Kake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
High School Diploma60 (75.9%)19 (24.0%)
College/Associate Degree35 (67.3%)17 (32.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kake

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Kake
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2615.1%
35 to 44 Years3017.4%
45 to 54 Years3118.0%
55 to 64 Years3118.0%
65 to 74 Years3118.0%
75 to 84 Years1911.1%
85 Years and Over42.3%
Total172100.0%

Housing Finances in Kake

Median Income by Occupancy in Kake

Median Income by Occupancy in Kake
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied121 (70.4%)$63,750
Renter-Occupied51 (29.6%)$58,125
Average172 (100.0%)$61,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kake

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Kake
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (7.4%)1 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (4.1%)8 (15.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99913 (10.7%)2 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (8.3%)7 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (9.9%)5 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (12.4%)14 (27.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (13.2%)7 (13.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (21.5%)7 (13.7%)
$150,000 or more9 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kake

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Kake
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (24.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49932 (26.5%)7 (13.7%)
$500 to $79919 (15.7%)9 (17.6%)
$800 to $9999 (7.4%)7 (13.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4999 (7.4%)9 (17.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99917 (14.1%)5 (9.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4995 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Kake

Housing Structures in Kake

Housing Structures in Kake
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14182.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments31.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments21.2%
Mobile Home / Other2414.0%
Total172100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kake

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Kake
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached101 (71.6%)40 (28.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (75.0%)6 (25.0%)
Total121 (70.4%)51 (29.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kake

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Kake
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3 (2.5%)1 (2.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms18 (14.9%)10 (19.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms37 (30.6%)11 (21.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms38 (31.4%)19 (37.2%)
8 or more Rooms25 (20.7%)10 (19.6%)
Total121 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kake

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Kake
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (5.8%)13 (25.5%)
Electricity1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene73 (60.3%)18 (35.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels40 (33.1%)20 (39.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Kake

Household Vehicle Usage in Kake
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (12.4%)4 (7.8%)
1 Vehicle51 (42.1%)24 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles27 (22.3%)23 (45.1%)
3 or more Vehicles28 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Kake

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Kake

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9328
Median Property Value$146,900$330,800
Median Household Income$41,875$0
Monthly Housing Costs$430$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kake

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Kake
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99956 (60.2%)10 (35.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (11.8%)16 (57.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9996 (6.5%)2 (7.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kake

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Kake
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (11.8%)2 (7.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99922 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (8.6%)2 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (10.7%)7 (25.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (14.0%)6 (21.4%)
$150,000 or more9 (9.7%)13 (46.4%)
Total93 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kake

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Kake
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x28 (30.1%)95,000 (339,285.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (8.6%)5 (17.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more49 (52.7%)18 (64.3%)
Total93 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kake

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Kake
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Kake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kake
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years39 (76.5%)12 (23.5%)
6 to 18 Years49 (58.3%)35 (41.7%)
19 to 25 Years9 (32.1%)19 (67.9%)
26 to 34 Years34 (56.7%)26 (43.3%)
35 to 44 Years36 (61.0%)23 (39.0%)
45 to 54 Years30 (56.6%)23 (43.4%)
55 to 64 Years39 (76.5%)12 (23.5%)
65 to 74 Years53 (98.2%)1 (1.8%)
75 Years and older33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total322 (68.1%)151 (31.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kake

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Kake
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born39 (76.5%)12 (23.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen49 (58.3%)35 (41.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9 (32.1%)19 (67.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kake

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Kake
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00046 (65.7%)24 (34.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99982 (78.8%)22 (21.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (59.6%)36 (40.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (76.8%)16 (23.2%)
$100,000 and over88 (62.4%)53 (37.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kake

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Kake
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 635 (68.6%)13 (25.5%)
6 to 18 Years22 (26.2%)32 (38.1%)
19 to 25 Years6 (21.4%)3 (10.7%)
25 to 34 Years22 (36.7%)15 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years20 (33.9%)29 (49.1%)
45 to 54 Years7 (13.2%)24 (45.3%)
55 to 64 Years18 (35.3%)24 (47.1%)
65 to 74 Years53 (98.2%)19 (35.2%)
75 Years and over33 (100.0%)9 (27.3%)
Total216 (45.7%)168 (35.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kake

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Kake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years7 (9.7%)14 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
75 Years and over19 (86.4%)7 (63.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Kake

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Kake: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.4%)12 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (51.8%)4 (14.8%)
75 Years and over13 (59.1%)5 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Kake: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.4%)4 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years3 (11.1%)5 (18.5%)
75 Years and over5 (22.7%)7 (63.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Kake: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (5.6%)2 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (22.7%)2 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Kake: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (8.3%)10 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (44.4%)8 (29.6%)
75 Years and over9 (40.9%)3 (27.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Kake: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (4.5%)2 (18.2%)

Technology Access in Kake

Computing Device Access in Kake

Computing Device Access in Kake
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11365.7%
Smartphone14282.6%
Tablet8951.7%
No Computing Device2112.2%
Total172100.0%

Internet Access in Kake

Internet Access in Kake
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6537.8%
Cellular Data Only158.7%
Satellite Internet3620.9%
No Internet5632.6%
Total172100.0%

Kake Summary

Kake is a small city located on the southeastern coast of Alaska, in the United States. It is part of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and is situated on the northern end of Kupreanof Island, approximately 40 miles (64 km) southwest of the city of Ketchikan. The population of Kake was 545 at the 2010 census, down from 602 in 2000.

History

Kake was first settled by the Tlingit people, who called the area “K’aak’w”, meaning “place of the brown bear”. The first European settlers arrived in the late 19th century, and the town was officially incorporated in 1910. Kake was a major center for the salmon canning industry, and the town’s economy was heavily dependent on the fishing industry until the mid-20th century.

Geography

Kake is located at 56°59′N 133°59′W (56.983, -133.983). It is situated on the northern end of Kupreanof Island, approximately 40 miles (64 km) southwest of the city of Ketchikan. The city is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, and is located near the mouth of the Kupreanof River.

Climate

Kake has a maritime climate, with mild temperatures year-round. The average high temperature in July is 63°F (17°C), and the average low temperature in January is 33°F (1°C). The area receives an average of 80 inches (203 cm) of precipitation annually, with most of it falling between October and April.

Economy

Kake’s economy is largely based on fishing and tourism. The town is home to several seafood processing plants, and the local fishing fleet is one of the largest in the region. The town also has a small tourism industry, with visitors coming to fish, hunt, and explore the nearby Tongass National Forest.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 545 people living in Kake. The racial makeup of the town was 57.3% White, 0.2% African American, 33.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 8.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Kake was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 15.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Kake?
Total Population of Kake is 473.
What is the Total Male Population of Kake?
Total Male Population of Kake is 229.
What is the Total Female Population of Kake?
Total Female Population of Kake is 244.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Kake?
There are 93.85 Males per 100 Females in Kake.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Kake?
There are 106.55 Females per 100 Males in Kake.
What is the Median Population Age in Kake?
Median Population Age in Kake is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Kake
Average Family Size in Kake is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Kake
Average Household Size in Kake is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Kake?
Per Capita income in Kake is $28,748.
What is the Median Family Income in Kake?
Median Family Income in Kake is $69,375.
What is the Median Household income in Kake?
Median Household Income in Kake is $61,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Kake?
Income or Wage Gap in Kake is 28.3%.
Women in Kake earn 71.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Kake?
Inequality or Gini Index in Kake is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Kake?
There are 203 People in the Labor Forcein in Kake.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Kake?
56.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Kake.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Kake?
Unemployment Rate in Kake is 9.4%.