Deltana, Alaska
Encyclopedia
Deltana is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
, Alaska
, United States
. At the 2000 census the population was 1,570.
were brought to the area, and in 1927 the name was changed to Buffalo Center.
In 1942, five miles south of Deltana, Fort Greely
was constructed. Beef cattle were shipped during the 1950s, and during the 1970s the local economy was given another boost with the completion of the trans-Alaska pipeline.
In 1980, 70000 acres (283.3 km²) of land were set aside as the Delta Bison Range to confine the bison and separate the expanding herd from local farmland.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 565.2 square miles (1,463.9 km²), of which, 562.2 square miles (1,456.1 km²) of it is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km²) of it (0.52%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,570 people, 539 households, and 417 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2.8 people per square mile (1.1/km²). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 1.2/sq mi (0.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.59% White
, 1.21% Black
or African American
, 0.89% Native American
, 1.08% Asian
, 0.38% from other races
, and 4.84% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 539 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples
living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,066, and the median income for a family was $53,021. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $31,042 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,446. About 12.1% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 6,174. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat...
, Alaska
Alaska
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, United States
United States
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. At the 2000 census the population was 1,570.
History
In 1904, the U.S. Army Signal Corps built the McCarty Telegraph station on a site near a roadhouse established the previous year at the confluence of the Tanana and Delta rivers. The Chisana gold strike of 1913 brought many hopeful prospectors to the area. In the 1920s, many American BisonAmerican Bison
The American bison , also commonly known as the American buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds...
were brought to the area, and in 1927 the name was changed to Buffalo Center.
In 1942, five miles south of Deltana, Fort Greely
Fort Greely
Fort Greely is a United States Army launch site for anti-ballistic missiles located approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. It is also the home of the Cold Regions Test Center , as Fort Greely is one of the coldest areas in Alaska, and can accommodate cold, extreme cold, or...
was constructed. Beef cattle were shipped during the 1950s, and during the 1970s the local economy was given another boost with the completion of the trans-Alaska pipeline.
In 1980, 70000 acres (283.3 km²) of land were set aside as the Delta Bison Range to confine the bison and separate the expanding herd from local farmland.
Geography
Deltana is located at 63°57′50"N 145°24′32"W (63.963825, -145.408931).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 565.2 square miles (1,463.9 km²), of which, 562.2 square miles (1,456.1 km²) of it is land and 3 square miles (7.8 km²) of it (0.52%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,570 people, 539 households, and 417 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 2.8 people per square mile (1.1/km²). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 1.2/sq mi (0.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.59% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.21% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.89% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.08% Asian
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, 0.38% from other races
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, and 4.84% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 539 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.30.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,066, and the median income for a family was $53,021. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $31,042 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $18,446. About 12.1% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.