Alcan Border, Alaska
Encyclopedia
Alcan 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.
border, southeast of Northway
and northeast of Beaver Creek, Yukon
, along the Alaska Highway
.
Alcan Border is in the continental climatic zone and the area experiences cold winters and warm summers. Average temperatures range from -27 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 148.6 square miles (384.9 km²), of which, 147.9 square miles (383.1 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it (0.50%) is water.
, and the fact that its eastern boundary (as defined by the Census Bureau) is the Yukon
Territory, Canada
border.
The population of the community is 23.8% Alaska Native or part Native. The Alcan community consists of families employed by federal customs at the entry point into the U.S. and Alaska from Canada. Students attend school in Northway or are home-schooled through correspondence study. During the 2000 U.S. Census, total housing units numbered 13, and vacant housing units numbered 4. Vacant housing units used only seasonally numbered 2. U.S. Census data for Year 2000 showed 11 residents as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was 0 percent, although 35.29 percent of all adults were not in the work force. The median household income was $65,000, per capita income was $21,938, and 0 percent of residents were living below the poverty level.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 21 people, 9 households, and 6 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 0.1 people per square mile (0.1/km²). There were 13 housing units at an average density of 0.1/sq mi (0.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.67% White
, 23.81% Native American
, 4.76% Asian
, 4.76% from other races
. 9.52% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 9 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples
living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 33.3% from 25 to 44, and 38.1% from 45 to 64. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 200.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $65,000, and the median income for a family was $87,041. Males had a median income of $77,036 versus $0 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $21,938. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
. Walter Northway School, a K-12 campus, serves community students.
The Alcan Highway connects through Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada to the lower 48 states, or through Tok to Fairbanks or Anchorage. An airstrip is available.
Taxes: No taxing authority
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...
in the 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...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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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...
. Alcan Border 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...
. The population was 21 at the 2000 census.
Location and Climate
Alcan Border is located at 62°39′42"N 141°9′40"W (Sec. 04, T026N, R022E, Copper River Meridian) in the Fairbanks Recording District. It is just inside the Alaska-CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
border, southeast of Northway
Northway, Alaska
Northway 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 ....
and northeast of Beaver Creek, Yukon
Beaver Creek, Yukon
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, along the Alaska Highway
Alaska Highway
The Alaska Highway was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous U.S. to Alaska through Canada. It begins at the junction with several Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon...
.
Alcan Border is in the continental climatic zone and the area experiences cold winters and warm summers. Average temperatures range from -27 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the CDP has a total area of 148.6 square miles (384.9 km²), of which, 147.9 square miles (383.1 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it (0.50%) is water.
History, Culture and Demographics
The name is derived from the Alaska-Canadian (Alcan) highway, now the Alaska HighwayAlaska Highway
The Alaska Highway was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous U.S. to Alaska through Canada. It begins at the junction with several Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon...
, and the fact that its eastern boundary (as defined by the Census Bureau) is the Yukon
Yukon
Yukon is the westernmost and smallest of Canada's three federal territories. It was named after the Yukon River. The word Yukon means "Great River" in Gwich’in....
Territory, Canada
Canada
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border.
The population of the community is 23.8% Alaska Native or part Native. The Alcan community consists of families employed by federal customs at the entry point into the U.S. and Alaska from Canada. Students attend school in Northway or are home-schooled through correspondence study. During the 2000 U.S. Census, total housing units numbered 13, and vacant housing units numbered 4. Vacant housing units used only seasonally numbered 2. U.S. Census data for Year 2000 showed 11 residents as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was 0 percent, although 35.29 percent of all adults were not in the work force. The median household income was $65,000, per capita income was $21,938, and 0 percent of residents were living below the poverty level.
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 21 people, 9 households, and 6 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 0.1 people per square mile (0.1/km²). There were 13 housing units at an average density of 0.1/sq mi (0.0/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.67% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 23.81% Native American
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...
, 4.76% Asian
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...
, 4.76% from other races
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...
. 9.52% 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)
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...
of any race.
There were 9 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 33.3% from 25 to 44, and 38.1% from 45 to 64. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 200.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $65,000, and the median income for a family was $87,041. Males had a median income of $77,036 versus $0 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 $21,938. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
Facilities, Utilities, Schools and Health Care
Alcan residents derive water from a piped community well system and individual wells. Approximately 60% of the homes have complete plumbing. A piped community sewage system serves the majority of households, and outhouses or individual septic tanks are also used. A central generator distributes electrical power. Electricity is provided by Alaska Power & Telephone. There are no state operated schools in the community. Local hospitals or health clinics include Drive to Northway or Tok. Alcan is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 1C in the Interior Region. Emergency Services have highway and air access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers Auxiliary health care is provided by Alcan Rescue (907-774-2000/2252/907-883-5111) or driving to Northway or Tok.Education
Alcan Border is part of the Alaska Gateway School DistrictAlaska Gateway School District
The Alaska Gateway School District is a public school district based in Tok, Alaska .The district covers approximately in the eastern interior of Alaska, extending north from the Alaska Range to the Yukon River and Canadian border...
. Walter Northway School, a K-12 campus, serves community students.
Economy and Transportation
Most of Alcan's residents are employed by U.S. Customs. Call (907) 774-2252 for the U.S. Customs office, and (867) 862-7230 for the Canadian Customs office.The Alcan Highway connects through Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada to the lower 48 states, or through Tok to Fairbanks or Anchorage. An airstrip is available.
Taxes: No taxing authority