Naukati Bay (Lingít: ''Nàakig̱èey'') is a

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(CDP) in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area of the

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of the U.S. state of

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. The population was 113 at the 2010 census, down from 135 in 2000. Also known as Naukati or Naukati West, the community lies approximately north of Craig and southwest of Coffman Cove on Prince of Wales Island, within the

. Naukati Bay Subdivision East and West are located on the east side of Tuxekan Passage in Naukati Bay. The community of Naukati Bay has developed over the past 30 years from its original logging camp status to an independent community. Primary local access is via unpaved gravel logging roads. The area was extensively clear cut over the past 30 years, and the resulting regrowth is quite dense.

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is typical

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Climate

The area is dominated by a cool, maritime climate. Average temperatures in the summer range from 46 to 70; winter temperatures range from 32 to 42.

Geography

Naukati Bay is located at , elevation: (Section 18, Township 069 South, Range 080 East, Copper River Meridian) between a pair of sheltered bays (Little Naukati Bay and Naukati Bay) on the West coast of Prince of Wales Island in South-East Alaska. Naukati Bay is located in the Ketchikan Recording District. Naukati Bay,

(CDP) tract's

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is at , elevation: The

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adjusted the

tract's boundaries from 1990 to 2008, resulting in the shift of the CDP's

coordinates seen above, i.e. the ground has not moved, but the places where the Census counts has. According to the

, the CDP has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (4.95%) is water.

Naukati Bay

Naukati Bay is a natural sheltered harbor at Naukati Bay, Alaska, on the Western shores of Prince of Wales Island, on the Pacific Ocean at , elevation: Naukati Bay is the largest indentation in the East shore of Tuxekan Passage. Its entrance, about North of Staney Island, is constricted by rocks and kelp, and the entire area has numerous islets, reefs, and rocks. In the narrow winding channel, 3 fathoms can be carried well in toward the head of the bay.

Naukati Creek

Naukati Creek is a stream with its mouth at , elevation (at mouth): , which originates from a small lake at , elevation:, and flows West to Naukati Bay.

= History

= It was a logging camp at one time, but later was settled as an

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land disposal site.

Name

Named "Naukatee Bay" in 1904 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, who recorded it as the local Indian name. Local name recorded in 1949 by

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Little Naukati Bay

Little Naukati Bay is a natural sheltered harbor at Naukati Bay, Alaska, on the Western shores of Prince of Wales Island, on the Pacific Ocean at , elevation: Little Naukati Bay, on the East side of Tuxekan Narrows and about North of Kauda Point, is not recommended as a small-boat anchorage. At low water its entrance is almost closed by rocks and reefs. The best water into it is the North channel. The narrows North-West of Little Naukati Bay is relatively clear and deep.

Demographics

Naukati Bay first reported on the 1990 U.S. Census as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the census of 2000, there were 135 people, 60 households, and 34 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 78 housing units at an average density of 16.3/sq mi (6.3/km²), and 18 vacant housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.67%

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, 0.74%

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, 9.63% Native American, 2.22%

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, 0.74% from

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. 0.74% of the population were

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of any race. There were 60 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.03. In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 32.6% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 150.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 160.0 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $51,875 versus $0 for females. The

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for the CDP was $15,950. There were 6.9% of families and 9.4% of the population living below the

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, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Culture

Naukati residents are logging families and homesteaders. Two community non-profit associations have been organized for planning and local issue purposes. Sale of alcohol is restricted to the local package store.

Infrastructure

Water and Sewer

Water is derived from rain catchment and several small streams. The 9 logging camp homes are connected to a piped water and sewer system with full plumbing. The 27 homesteaders collect rainwater or haul water and use outhouses. Funds have been requested to study alternatives for a treated community water source and sewage disposal system.

Refuse

The community burns its refuse and ships the ash to Thorne Bay's landfill.

Utilities

Electricity is provided by Alaska Power Company.

Schools

There is one school located in the community, attended by 28 students. The school is the Naukati School, operated by

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