Chickaloon, Alaska facts for kids
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Chickaloon, Alaska
Nay’dini’aa Na’
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Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.87 sq mi (175.78 km2) |
| • Land | 67.09 sq mi (173.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 3.79/sq mi (1.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99674
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-13340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1400239 |
Chickaloon is a small community in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Ahtna Athabascan language is Nay’dini’aa Na’. In Dena'ina, it is called Nuk'din'itnu.
Chickaloon is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a community that the government counts for the census, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
In 2020, about 254 people lived in Chickaloon. This was a small decrease from 272 people in 2010. The Alaska Native people living here are a mix of Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabaskan groups.
On May 31, 2021, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 happened near Chickaloon.
Exploring Chickaloon's Location
Chickaloon is located in a beautiful part of Alaska. You can find it at these coordinates: 61 degrees, 47 minutes, 38 seconds North and 148 degrees, 28 minutes, 58 seconds West.
The area of Chickaloon is quite large. It covers about 80.2 square miles (or 207.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 79.4 square miles (205.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Chickaloon?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 28 | — | |
| 1940 | 11 | −60.7% | |
| 1960 | 43 | — | |
| 1990 | 145 | — | |
| 2000 | 213 | 46.9% | |
| 2010 | 272 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 254 | −6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Chickaloon has been counted in the U.S. Census since 1930. Back then, only 28 people lived there. The population has changed over the years. It grew to 213 people by 2000 and then to 272 in 2010. By 2020, the population was 254.
In 2000, there were 87 households in Chickaloon. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these were families, including married couples. About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Chickaloon come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, and a significant number were Alaska Native people. There were also smaller groups of Black, Asian, and other racial backgrounds. Some residents identified as being of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Chickaloon in 2000 was 44 years old. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning in Chickaloon
Chickaloon is home to the Ya Ne Dah Ah School. This school is special because it teaches the Ahtna Athabaskan language. This helps keep the language and culture of the Ahtna people alive for younger generations.
See also
In Spanish: Chickaloon (Alaska) para niños
