Chase, Alaska facts for kids
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Chase, Alaska
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Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska
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 Chase, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 169.46 sq mi (438.91 km2) |
| • Land | 168.76 sq mi (437.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.71 sq mi (1.83 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19 |
| • Density | 0.11/sq mi (0.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-12350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866934 |
Chase is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Chase is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It is about 9.2 miles north of Talkeetna. Chase is also considered part of the larger Anchorage area. In 2020, only 19 people lived there. This was a decrease from 34 people in 2010.
Where is Chase Located?
Chase is found at specific coordinates: 62.422316 degrees North and -150.077553 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau measures the land and water areas of places. Chase covers about 93.5 square miles in total. Most of this area, about 92.9 square miles, is land. The remaining 0.6 square miles is water.
How Many People Live in Chase?
The number of people living in Chase has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
- 1990: 38 people
- 2000: 41 people
- 2010: 34 people
- 2020: 19 people
Chase was first recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) in 1990.
In 2000, there were 41 people living in Chase. They lived in 21 different homes. About 14.3% of these homes had children under 18. Most people living in Chase at that time were white.
The average age of people in Chase in 2000 was 47 years old. About 17.1% of the population was under 18. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old.
