Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska
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of Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
, United States
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. As of the 2000 census, the population was 6,174. It is part of the unorganized borough
Unorganized Borough
The Unorganized Borough is the part of the U.S. state of Alaska not contained in any of its 18 organized boroughs. It encompasses more than half of Alaska's area, , an area larger than any other US state...
and therefore has no borough seat. Its largest communities are Deltana
Deltana, Alaska
Deltana is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,570.-History:...
and Tok
Tok, Alaska
Tok is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 1,393 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, both unincorporated CDP
Census-designated place
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s.
Geography
The census area has a total area of 25,061 square miles (64,908 km²), of which, 24,815 square miles (64,270 km²) of it is land and 246 square miles (638 km²) of it (0.98%) is water.Adjacent boroughs and census areas
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AlaskaFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska-Demographics:As of the 2000 census, 82,840 people, 29,777 households, and 20,516 families were residing in the borough. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 33,291 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
- Northwest - Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AlaskaYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AlaskaYukon-Koyukuk Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,588. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat...
- North - Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AlaskaValdez-Cordova Census Area, AlaskaValdez-Cordova Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 10,195. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat...
- South - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AlaskaMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska-National protected areas:* Chugach National Forest * Denali National Park and Preserve ** Denali Wilderness * Lake Clark National Park and Preserve ** Lake Clark Wilderness -Demographics:...
- Southwest - Denali Borough, AlaskaDenali Borough, Alaska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 785 households, and 452 families residing in the borough. The population density was 0 people per square mile . There were 1,351 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile...
- West
Also shares eastern border with the Yukon Territory, Canada
Canada
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.
National protected areaProtected areaProtected areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognised natural, ecological and/or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the enabling laws of each country or the regulations of the international...
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- Tetlin National Wildlife RefugeTetlin National Wildlife RefugeTetlin National Wildlife Refuge is a dynamic landscape made up of forests, wetlands, tundra, lakes, mountains and glacial rivers bounded by the snowy peaks of the Alaska Range. This upper Tanana River valley has been called the "Tetlin Passage," because it serves as a major migratory route for...
(part) - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and PreserveWrangell-St. Elias National Park and PreserveWrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve is a United States National Park in southeastern Alaska. It was established in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. The park area is included in an International Biosphere Reserve and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
(part)- Wrangell-Saint Elias WildernessWrangell-Saint Elias WildernessWrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness is a wilderness area in Alaska, United States. At , it is the largest designated U.S. Wilderness Area, and lies within Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest national park in the United States...
(part)
- Wrangell-Saint Elias Wilderness
- Yukon-Charley Rivers National PreserveYukon-Charley Rivers National PreserveThe Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve is located in east central Alaska along the border with Canada. It encompasses 115 miles of the 1,800-mile Yukon River and the entire Charley River basin....
(part)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,174 people, 2,098 households, and 1,506 families residing in the census area. The population density
Population density
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was 0.25 people per square mile (0.01/km²). There were 3,225 housing units at an average density of 0.13/sq mi (0.05/km²). The racial makeup of the census area was 78.99% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.98% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 12.71% Native American
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, 0.68% Asian
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, 0.15% Pacific Islander
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, 0.73% from other races
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, and 4.76% from two or more races. 2.70% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race. 4.29% reported speaking an Athabaskan language at home, while 4.02% speak Russian
Russian language
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, 3.76% Ukrainian
Ukrainian language
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, and 2.34% Spanish
Spanish language
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There were 2,098 households out of which 39.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the census area the population was spread out with 32.80% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 6.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 107.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.60 males.
Cities and towns
- Alcan BorderAlcan Border, AlaskaAlcan Border is a census-designated place in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Alcan Border is part of the Unorganized Borough. The population was 21 at the 2000 census.-Location and Climate:...
- Big DeltaBig Delta, AlaskaBig Delta is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 749 at the 2000 census...
- ChickenChicken, AlaskaChicken is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. Chicken is a community founded on gold mining and is one of the few surviving gold rush towns in Alaska...
- Delta JunctionDelta Junction, AlaskaDelta Junction is a city in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 897. The city is located a short distance south of the confluence of the Delta River with the Tanana River, which is at Big Delta...
- DeltanaDeltana, AlaskaDeltana is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,570.-History:...
- Dot LakeDot Lake, AlaskaDot Lake is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is located on the Alaska Highway between Delta Junction and Tok...
- Dot Lake VillageDot Lake Village, AlaskaDot Lake Village is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 38 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dot Lake Village is located at ....
- Dry CreekDry Creek, AlaskaDry Creek is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 128.-Geography:Dry Creek is located at ....
- EagleEagle, AlaskaEagle is a city located along the United States-Canada border in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. It includes Eagle Historic District, a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The population was 129 at the 2000 census...
- Eagle VillageEagle Village, AlaskaEagle Village is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 68 at the 2000 census....
- Fort GreelyFort Greely, AlaskaFort Greely is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is home to the Fort Greely military installation. At the 2000 census the population was 461.-Geography:...
- Healy LakeHealy Lake, AlaskaHealy Lake is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 37 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Healy Lake is located at ....
- NorthwayNorthway, AlaskaNorthway is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 95 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Northway is located at ....
- Northway JunctionNorthway Junction, AlaskaNorthway Junction is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 72 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Northway Junction is located at ....
- Northway VillageNorthway Village, AlaskaNorthway Village is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 107 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Northway Village is located at ....
- TanacrossTanacross, AlaskaTanacross is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 140...
- TetlinTetlin, AlaskaTetlin is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 117.-Geography:Tetlin is located at ....
- TokTok, AlaskaTok is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 1,393 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...