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| Elim, Alaska | |
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| Coordinates: 64°37′4″N 162°15′24″W / 64.61778°N 162.25667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Nome |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| - Land | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population (2007)[1] | |
| - Total | 316 |
| Time zone | Alaska (AKST) (UTC-9) |
| - Summer (DST) | AKDT (UTC-8) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-22250 |
Elim is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 313.
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Geography
Elim is located at 64°37′4″N 162°15′24″W / 64.61778°N 162.25667°W (64.617734, -162.256705)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 km²), all of it land.
Natural history
A number of flora and fauna are found in the Elim area. This is the western-most location for the range of Black Spruce, Picea mariana.[3]
Demographics
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 313 people, 84 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 128.9 people per square mile (49.7/km²). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 43.7/sq mi (16.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 5.11% White, 92.65% Native American, and 2.24% from two or more races.
There were 84 households out of which 60.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.73 and the average family size was 4.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 41.9% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 131.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,179, and the median income for a family was $40,893. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,300. About 8.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Elim is served by the Bering Strait School District. Aniguiin School serves grades Pre-K through 12.
Boulder Creek Uranium Mine Controversy
In 2005, mining company Full Metal Minerals announced a partnership with Triex Minerals Corporation to develop a uranium deposit north of Elim.[5] Development of the site began with survey and exploration work in Sept 2005.[6] Initial drilling exploration was completed in July 2006[7][8], confirming deposits of "sandstone-hosted uranium" at the Boulder Creek site in Death Valley, north of Elim.[9]
The Boulder Creek mine site is located on part of the Tubutulik River. Serious water and air pollution risks, including radioactive byproducts, have been identified with "in-situ leeching," the type of uranium mining proposed for the site.[10] Villagers have raised concerns that radioactive by-products of uranium mining would adversely affect the plants, fish, and wildlife on which they rely.[11] In Sept 2007, Irene Murray of Aniguiin High School in Elim wrote an open letter to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, drawing attention to projected impacts on the local environment and human health.[12] Protests led by Elim Students Against Uranium (ESAU)[13] have included demonstrations in 2008 and 2009 at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start, and on the Iditarod trail in Elim.[14][15]
The village has raised legal concerns over the project that include an alleged failure by the federal Bureau of Land Management to provide adequate public notice and public comment periods regarding the Boulder Creek mine project.[16] Portions of the regulatory process are under the purview of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.[10]
References
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Alaska". United States Census Bureau. 2008-07-10. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-02.csv. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ C. Michael Hogan. 2008. Black Spruce: Picea mariana, GlobalTwitcher.com, ed. Nicklas Stromberg
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Full Metal Options Boulder Creek Uranium Property to Triex 2005-09-28. Full Metal Minerals Press Release. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Full Metal and Triex Boulder Creek Uranium Deposit - 2006 Drill Programs 2006-01-16. Full Metal Minerals Press Release. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Triex and Full Metal Continue Uranium Exploration at Boulder Creek 2006-09-07. Full Metal Minerals Press Release. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Boulder Creek Project Triex Minerals Corporation. Retrieved 2009-08-13
- ^ Full Metal and Triex Announce Results from Drilling and Reconnaissance Exploration, Boulder Creek Uranium Project, Alaska 2006-11-16. Full Metal Minerals Press Release. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ a b ACF Partners Join Village to Stop Uranium Mine: Effects could be devastating 2008. Alaska Conservation Foundation. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ "Iditarod a stage for mining protest," 2008-03-13. Sandra L. Medearis. The Nome Nugget
- ^ Student Letter to Governor Palin 2007-09-20. BSSD Strait Talk. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Elim Students Against Uranium 2008-10. Indigenous Environmental Network. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Alaska Natives protest uranium exploration on Iditarod Trail 2009-03-14. Atlantic Free Press. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Uranium mine threatens subsistence fishery in Native village of Elim, Alaska Center for Water Advocacy. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Native Village of Elim Alaska Fights Uranium Mine Center for Water Advocacy. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
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- Elim, Alaska is at coordinates 64°37′04″N 162°15′24″W / 64.617734°N 162.256705°WCoordinates: 64°37′04″N 162°15′24″W / 64.617734°N 162.256705°W
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