Southeast Fairbanks Census Area

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska


In east-central AK, southeast of Fairbanks, bordering the Yukon Territory of Canada to the east. Includes portion of former Upper Yukon Division. A small portion of the census area was removed to establish Denali Borough on Dec. 28, 1990. Name Origin: For its location.

Area (sq mi):: 25061.19 (land 24814.86; water 246.33) Population per square mile: 0.30
Population 2005: 6,614 State rank: 15 Population change: 2000-20005 7.10%; 1990-2000 4.40% Population 2000: 6,174 (White 77.40%; Black or African American 2.00%; Hispanic or Latino 2.70%; Asian 0.70%; Other 18.30%). Foreign born: 9.90%. Median age: 33.70
Income 2000: per capita $16,679; median household $38,776; Population below poverty level: 18.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,756-$28,404
Unemployment (2004): 12.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.70% Median travel time to work: 15.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.50%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
See other counties in Alaska.