Eagle Village, Alaska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eagle Village, Alaska
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Location of EagleVillage, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Southeast Fairbanks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.00 sq mi (44.03 km2) |
| • Land | 17.00 sq mi (44.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 3.12/sq mi (1.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99780
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-20600 |
Eagle Village is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not a formally organized town. In 2020, about 53 people lived there.
In 2009, a big flood caused a lot of damage to the village. Ice blocked the river, making the water rise and destroy many buildings. Luckily, no one was hurt.
Eagle Village has been the home of the Han people for a very long time. They lived there even before Europeans came to Alaska. Today, many people in Eagle Village are Native Americans, mostly Han. Some Gwich'in also live there. Only a few Han people still speak their traditional language.
Long ago, some people called the village Johnny's. This name came from the chief at that time, who was known as John.
Where is Eagle Village?
Eagle Village is located in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. It is found at 64°46′53″N 141°6′53″W / 64.78139°N 141.11472°W. This spot is at the very end of the Taylor Highway.
The village is right next to another town called Eagle. Both are located along the Yukon River. Eagle Village is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) west of the border between Alaska and the Yukon Territory in Canada.
The United States Census Bureau says that Eagle Village covers about 17 square miles (44 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Eagle Village?
The number of people living in Eagle Village has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 106 | — | |
| 1890 | 66 | −37.7% | |
| 1920 | 60 | — | |
| 1930 | 78 | 30.0% | |
| 1940 | 63 | −19.2% | |
| 1980 | 54 | — | |
| 1990 | 35 | −35.2% | |
| 2000 | 68 | 94.3% | |
| 2010 | 67 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 53 | −20.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
When it first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1880, it was called "Fetoutlin." Most of the people living there were from the Tinneh tribe. Later, it was called "David's Camp" and then "Eagle Native Village." This helped tell it apart from the nearby town of Eagle.
In 2000, there were 68 people living in Eagle Village. About 44% of the people were Alaska Natives. The rest were mostly White. The community is small, with only about 32 households.
The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 25% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 39 years.
Learning in Eagle Village
Students in Eagle Village attend school through the Alaska Gateway School District. The local school is called Eagle School. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Eagle Village (Alaska) para niños
