Lime Village, Alaska
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Lime Village is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
, United States. The 2000 census found a population of six.
In July 2008, Lime Village gained notoriety when it was reported that their gasoline prices were more than double of the already-high national average of over $4/gallon with Lime Village selling regular unleaded gasoline at $8.55/gallon. The high prices were considered ironic considering that Alaska is one of the main suppliers of oil in the United States, but have the highest state average due to scattered villages throughout Alaska such as Lime Village making it difficult to transport oil and other goods.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 82.5 square miles (213.7 km²), of which, 80.3 square miles (208 km²) of it is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it (2.67%) is water.
, and 16.67% from two or more races.
There were 5 households out of which none were married couples living together, and 100.0% were non-families. 80.0% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.20 and the average family size was 0.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 66.7% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 200.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 200.0 males.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Bethel Census Area is a census area located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of 2000, the population is 16,006. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat...
, United States. The 2000 census found a population of six.
In July 2008, Lime Village gained notoriety when it was reported that their gasoline prices were more than double of the already-high national average of over $4/gallon with Lime Village selling regular unleaded gasoline at $8.55/gallon. The high prices were considered ironic considering that Alaska is one of the main suppliers of oil in the United States, but have the highest state average due to scattered villages throughout Alaska such as Lime Village making it difficult to transport oil and other goods.
Geography
Lime Village is located at 61°20′29"N 155°29′27"W (61.341383, -155.490944).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 82.5 square miles (213.7 km²), of which, 80.3 square miles (208 km²) of it is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it (2.67%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6 people, 5 households, and 0 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 0.1 people per square mile (0.0/km²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 0.3/sq mi (0.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 83.33% WhiteRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 16.67% from two or more races.
There were 5 households out of which none were married couples living together, and 100.0% were non-families. 80.0% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.20 and the average family size was 0.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 66.7% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 200.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 200.0 males.