Deltana, Alaska facts for kids
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Deltana, Alaska
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 Deltana, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Southeast Fairbanks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 570.14 sq mi (1,476.65 km2) |
| • Land | 568.18 sq mi (1,471.57 km2) |
| • Water | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,359 |
| • Density | 4.15/sq mi (1.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99737
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-18675 |
Deltana is a special kind of community in Alaska, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area with people living in it that the government counts, but it's not an official city or town. Deltana is located in the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area.
In 2020, about 2,359 people lived in Deltana. This was a small increase from 2,251 people in 2010. Some of the first people to live here were the Tanana Athabaskans, who are Native Alaskans.
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History of Deltana
Early Days and Gold Rush
Deltana has an interesting past. In 1904, the U.S. Army Signal Corps built a telegraph station here. This station helped send messages across long distances. It was near a "roadhouse," which was like an inn for travelers.
A big event happened in 1913: the Chisana gold strike. Many people hoping to find gold came to the area. This brought more people and activity to Deltana.
Buffalo and Military Base
In the 1920s, many American Bison (large, shaggy animals) were brought to the area. Because of this, the community's name was changed to Buffalo Center in 1927.
During World War II, in 1942, a military base called Fort Greely was built just five miles south of Deltana. This base brought more people and jobs to the area.
Growth and the Pipeline
In the 1950s, beef cattle were shipped from Deltana. Later, in the 1970s, the local economy got another boost. This was when the trans-Alaska pipeline was completed. This huge pipeline carries oil across Alaska.
To help manage the growing bison population, about 70,000 acres (283 square kilometers) of land were set aside in 1980. This area was named the Delta Bison Range. It helped keep the bison separate from local farms.
Geography of Deltana
Deltana is located in a specific spot in Alaska. Its coordinates are 63 degrees, 57 minutes, 50 seconds North and 145 degrees, 24 minutes, 32 seconds West.
The area of Deltana is quite large. It covers about 565.2 square miles (1,464 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 562.2 square miles (1,456 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers), is water.
People of Deltana
Population Changes
Deltana first appeared on the U.S. Census in 2000 as a census-designated place (CDP).
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,570 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,251 | 43.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,359 | 4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,570 people living in Deltana. By 2010, the population had grown to 2,251. In the most recent census in 2020, the population was 2,359.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 539 households in Deltana. Many of these households, about 69.2%, were married couples living together. About 36.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.87 people. The average family size was about 3.30 people.
Age Groups
The people in Deltana are spread across different age groups.
- About 31.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 6.9% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.5% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.9% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.3% was 65 years or older.
The median age in Deltana was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Diverse Backgrounds
Most people in Deltana are White, making up about 91.6% of the population. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.8% of the people are from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Deltana has a special connection to Ukraine. It has one of the highest percentages of people born in Ukraine in the entire United States, at 8.4%. This means many residents are Ukrainians or have Ukrainian ancestry.
See also
In Spanish: Deltana (Alaska) para niños
