Denali Borough, Alaska
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 785 households, and 452 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
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was 0 people per square mile (0/km²). There were 1,351 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 85.74% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.43% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 4.75% Native American
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, 1.53% Asian
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, 0.37% Pacific Islander
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, 0.95% from other races
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, and 5.23% from two or more races. 2.48% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 785 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 4.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.30% were non-families. 35.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the borough the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 36.80% from 25 to 44, 29.70% from 45 to 64, and 3.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 139.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 147.10 males.
Denali Borough is the 49th highest-income county in the United States, by personal per capita income as of 2005.
Cities and towns
- AndersonAnderson, AlaskaAnderson is a city in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 367. The city is named after one of the original homesteaders.- History :...
- CantwellCantwell, AlaskaCantwell was a railway flag stop at the junction with the Denali Highway. The original town is off the Parks Highway. It is a census-designated place in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States...
- ClearClear, AlaskaClear is an unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States. The small community is along the George Parks Highway at milepost 280 and encompasses residential homes and businesses. Its elevation is 518 feet ....
- Clear AFSClear Air Force StationClear Air Force Station is a United States Air Force Station located 5 miles south of Anderson, Alaska, USA, northeast of Mount McKinley, and southwest of Fairbanks. Its primary mission is to detect incoming ICBMs and submarine-launched ballistic missiles.-Overview:Clear AFS is operated by the...
- FerryFerry, AlaskaFerry is a census-designated place in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 29 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ferry is located at ....
- HealyHealy, AlaskaHealy is a census-designated place in and the borough seat of Denali Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 971 at the 2007 census.-Geography:Healy is located at ....
- McKinley ParkMcKinley Park, AlaskaMcKinley Park is a census-designated place in Denali Borough, in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2007 census, the population of the CDP was 137.- Geography :McKinley Park is located at ....
Denali Borough in fiction
In the Twilight Saga by Stephenie MeyerStephenie Meyer
Stephenie Meyer is an American author known for her vampire romance series Twilight. The Twilight novels have gained worldwide recognition and sold over 100 million copies globally, with translations into 37 different languages...
, the Denali vampire coven (consisiting of Tanya, Kate, Irina, Eleazar and Carmen and later Garrett) lives in Denali because of the lack of sunlight.
See also
- List of airports in the Denali Borough
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Denali Borough, AlaskaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Denali Borough, AlaskaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Denali Borough, Alaska.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States...