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Kodiak is a city located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 6,334.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 km² (4.8 mi²). 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 28.66% water.

of 2000, there are 6,334 people, 1,996 households, and 1,361 families residing in the city. The population density is 706.8mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 46.40% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 10.47% Native American, 31.73% Asian, 0.93% Pacific Islander, 4.36% from other races, and 5.42% from two or more races. 8.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,996 households out of which 40.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% are married couples living together, 10.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% are non-families. 24.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.10 and the average family size is 3.64.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 120.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $55,142, and the median income for a family is $60,484. Males have a median income of $37,074 versus $30,049 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,522. 7.4% of the population and 3.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.4% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Climate and culture

Kodiak is a beautiful island, also referred to as "Alaska's Emerald Isle." With a maritime climate, Kodiak is known for its rain; this creates lush green during the summer months.

Kodiak has a rich Alutiq culture. There are several museums, and also Alutiq Dancers.

Unalaska) and fourth most lucrative in the nation both in volume of seafood and value of seafood. In 2004, 312 million pounds of fish and shellfish passed through its port for a total value of 91 million dollars, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service.