Denali Borough, Alaska facts for kids
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Denali Borough
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Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, its former official name.
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Location within the U.S. state of Alaska
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Alaska |
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| Incorporated | December 7, 1990 | |
| Named for | Denali | |
| Seat | Healy | |
| Largest CDP | Healy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12,777 sq mi (33,090 km2) | |
| • Land | 12,751 sq mi (33,020 km2) | |
| • Water | 26 sq mi (70 km2) 0.2%% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,585 | |
| • Density | 0.12405/sq mi (0.047896/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−9 (Alaska) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−8 (ADT) | |
| Congressional district | at-large | |
The Denali Borough is a special kind of county, called a borough, located in the state of Alaska. It was officially formed in December 1990.
As of the 2020 census, about 1,619 people live here. The main town and government center is Healy. The only other official town in the borough is Anderson.
Before Denali Borough was created, this area was part of a larger region in Alaska that didn't have its own local government. The first people to live here were native Alaskans who moved around the land.
Later, a mining camp started near Healy before 1902. The building of the Alaska Railroad in the early 1920s brought more people to the area. Today, places like Clear Space Force Station, the Usibelli Coal Mine, and the famous Denali National Park and Preserve help the borough grow.
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Geography of Denali Borough
The Denali Borough covers a huge area of about 12,777 square miles. Most of this is land, with only a small part being water.
This borough is home to North America's highest mountain, Denali. Denali was formerly known as Mount McKinley. The borough gets its name from this amazing mountain. Denali stands incredibly tall at 6,190.5 meters (about 20,310 feet).
Protected Natural Areas
A large part of the Denali National Park and Preserve is located within the borough. This park includes the Denali Wilderness, a special area kept wild and untouched.
Neighboring Regions
The Denali Borough shares its borders with several other areas in Alaska:
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area to the west and north
- Fairbanks North Star Borough to the northeast
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area to the east
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough to the south
People of Denali Borough
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,893 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,826 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,619 | −11.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,584 | −13.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1990–2000 2010–2019 |
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In 2000, there were 1,893 people living in the borough. The population density was very low, with only about 0.148 people per square mile.
Most people in the borough are White. There are also groups of Native Americans, Asians, and Black or African Americans. Some people identify with two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Denali Borough have children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.28 people. The average family size was about 3.03 people.
The median age of people living here was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older. There are more males than females in the borough.
Denali Borough is known for having a high average income per person in Alaska.
Population in 2020
The 2020 United States Census showed the following racial groups in Denali Borough:
| Race | Percentage of Population |
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| White | 93.33% |
| Black or African American | 1.24% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8.46% |
| Asian | 3.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.93% |
| Some other race | 2.66% |
Communities in Denali Borough
The Denali Borough has one official city and several other communities.
City
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities.
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially part of a city or census-designated place.
Historical Locations
Some places in the borough are now historical sites.
- Diamond
- Suntrana
