Kake
City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
Kake is a city in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, with 543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kupreanof, 36.7 miles E.
- 543residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.9 km²
- 71 / sq mipopulation density
About Kake
Kake (, CAKE) is a first-class city in Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kake had a population of 543. The name comes from the Tlingit word Ḵéix̱ʼ (Northern Tlingit) or Ḵéex̱ʼ (Southern Tlingit), which is derived from ḵée 'dawn, daylight' and x̱ʼé 'mouth', i.e. 'mouth of dawn' or 'opening of daylight'. Kake is the headquarters of the Organized Village of Kake, a federally recognized Tlingit tribe.
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Living in Kake
- Median household income
- $52,159
- Median home value
- $124,600
- Median rent
- $1,016/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Kake had 543 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 543 |
|---|---|
| Density | 71 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kake at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 543 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.70 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Water area | 5.81 sq mi (15.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 56.9753° N, 133.9037° W |
| Official website | cityofkake.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0236770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kake
- Kupreanof36.7 mi E
- Hobart Bay37.8 mi NE
- Angoon39.1 mi NW
- Petersburg41.7 mi E
- Point Baker44.7 mi S
- Port Protection45.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kake
What county is Kake in?
Kake is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Kake, AK?
543 people lived in Kake at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Kake?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kake?
Kupreanof (36.7 mi), Hobart Bay (37.8 mi), Angoon (39.1 mi), Petersburg (41.7 mi), Point Baker (44.7 mi).
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