Nelson Lagoon
Census-designated place in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska
Nelson Lagoon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, with 41 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level.
- 41residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 143.3 sq miland area · 371.1 km²
- 0 / sq mipopulation density
About Nelson Lagoon
Nelson Lagoon (Unangax̂: Niilsanam Alĝuudaa) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 41, down from 52 in 2010 and 83 in 2000.
Nelson Lagoon was established around 1960 and is the youngest of the Borough communities. It is the only Aleut settlement on the Bering Sea shore. The community is on the northern coast of the Alaska Peninsula and sits on a narrow sand spit that separates the lagoon from the Bering Sea. Nelson Lagoon is in the middle of a rich and productive salmon fisheries area. The community's dock, boat ramp, harbormaster's office and warehouse were completed in the late 1990s. Nelson Lagoon has docking facilities as well as boat and gear storage. A state-owned 4,000-foot-long lighted gravel runway allows regularly scheduled flights.
In March 2016, Nelson Lagoon was coated with tephra, during a strong eruption of nearby Mount Pavlof.
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Living in Nelson Lagoon
- Median household income
- $77,917
- Median home value
- $205,800
- Median age
- 53.7
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Nelson Lagoon had 41 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 41 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nelson Lagoon at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Aleutians East Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 41 (2020) |
| Land area | 143.28 sq mi (371.1 km²) |
| Water area | 58.88 sq mi (152.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.8744° N, 161.5991° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0252940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Lagoon
What county is Nelson Lagoon in?
Nelson Lagoon is in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Nelson Lagoon, AK?
41 people lived in Nelson Lagoon at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Nelson Lagoon?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
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