Copperville, Alaska facts for kids
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Copperville, Alaska
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Former Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Copperville, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Copper River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-17380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866937 |
Copperville was a small community in Alaska, a state in the United States. It was once known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). A CDP is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2000, about 179 people lived there. Later, in 2010, Copperville became part of a nearby CDP called Tazlina.
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Where is Copperville?
Copperville is located in the Copper River Census Area of Alaska. It sits at a specific spot on the map: 62.071928 degrees North and 145.414629 degrees West.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the area that used to be Copperville covers about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lived in Copperville?
The first time Copperville appeared on the U.S. Census was in 1990. At that time, 163 people lived there. By the year 2000, the population had grown slightly to 179 people.
Population Changes Over Time
- 1990: 163 people
- 2000: 179 people
After 2000, Copperville was no longer counted as a separate place. In 2010, it was combined with the nearby Tazlina community.
People and Families in 2000
In 2000, there were 179 people living in Copperville. These people lived in 61 different homes, and 50 of those were families. The area had about 128 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Copperville in 2000 were White (about 77%). About 14% were Native American, and a smaller number were Asian or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Age Groups in Copperville
The people in Copperville were of different ages:
- About 34.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 4.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Copperville was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 121 males.
