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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska

Coordinates: 63°46′N 143°36′W / 63.77°N 143.60°W / 63.77; -143.60
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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Borough
Historic Courthouse in Eagle, Alaska.
Historic Courthouse in Eagle, Alaska.
Map of Alaska highlighting Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
Map of the United States highlighting Alaska
Alaska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 63°46′N 143°36′W / 63.77°N 143.6°W / 63.77; -143.6
Country United States
State Alaska
Established1980[1]
Named forits location to the southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska
Largest CDPDeltana
Area
 • Total25,059 sq mi (64,900 km2)
 • Land24,769 sq mi (64,150 km2)
 • Water291 sq mi (750 km2)  1.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,021
 • Density0.28/sq mi (0.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−9 (Alaska)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−8 (ADT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area is a census area located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,808, down from 7,029 in 2010.[2][3] It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat. Its largest communities are Deltana and Tok, both unincorporated CDPs.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the census area has a total area of 25,059 square miles (64,900 km2), of which 24,769 square miles (64,150 km2) is land and 291 square miles (750 km2) (1.2%) is water.[4] For comparison, it is slightly bigger than the state of West Virginia.

Adjacent boroughs and census areas

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National protected areas

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Politics

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Southeast Fairbanks is one of the most Republican parts of Alaska, frequently giving Republican candidates well over 70% of the vote. Southeast Fairbanks has consistently mirrored Alaska's overall electoral preferences, voting for the statewide winner in every presidential election since Alaska's statehood in 1960.

United States presidential election results for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska[5]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,823 76.19% 748 20.19% 134 3.62%
2016 2,441 71.10% 669 19.49% 323 9.41%
2012 2,249 72.81% 680 22.01% 160 5.18%
2008 2,766 79.80% 700 20.20% 0 0.00%
2004 1,668 77.01% 414 19.11% 84 3.88%
2000 2,128 73.71% 471 16.31% 288 9.98%
1996 1,532 61.50% 563 22.60% 396 15.90%
1992 1,158 43.91% 525 19.91% 954 36.18%
1988 1,522 67.58% 588 26.11% 142 6.31%
1984 1,855 77.10% 457 18.99% 94 3.91%
1980 1,158 59.08% 374 19.08% 428 21.84%
1976 803 53.93% 558 37.47% 128 8.60%
1972 562 59.28% 278 29.32% 108 11.39%
1968 454 49.13% 287 31.06% 183 19.81%
1964 258 32.74% 530 67.26% 0 0.00%
1960 365 55.14% 297 44.86% 0 0.00%

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19704,179—
19805,67635.8%
19905,9134.2%
20006,1744.4%
20107,02913.8%
20206,808−3.1%
2023 (est.)7,077[6]4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1900–1990[8] 1990–2000[9]
2010–2020[2][3]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 6,174 people, 2,098 households, and 1,506 families living in the census area. The population density was 0.25 people per square mile (0.097 people/km2). There were 3,225 housing units at an average density of 0.13 per square mile (0.050/km2). The racial makeup of the census area was 78.99% White, 1.98% Black or African American, 12.71% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 4.76% from two or more races. 2.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 4.29% reported speaking an Athabaskan language at home, while 4.02% speak Russian, 3.76% Ukrainian, and 2.34% Spanish.[11]

Of the 2,098 households, 39.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 23.50% of households were one person, and 5.50% were one person aged 65 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% 65 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.

2020 Census

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Races (alone or in combination with other) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (2020 United States Census) [12]
Race Percentage of Population
White 82.70%
Black or African American 1.87%
American Indian or Alaska Native 16.64%
Asian 2.75%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.10%
Some other race 4.48%

Communities

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Cities

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Census-designated places

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ In 1980, the United States Census Bureau divided the Unorganized Borough into 12 census areas.
  2. ^ a b "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ Elections, RRH (February 2, 2018). "RRH Elections". rrhelections.com. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  11. ^ Language Map Data Center. Mla.org (April 3, 2013). Retrieved on August 2, 2013.
  12. ^ "2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer".
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