Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairbanks North Star Borough
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Fairbanks North Star Borough Administrative Center
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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 | January 1, 1964 | |
| Named for | Fairbanks and Polaris, the North Star | |
| Seat | Fairbanks | |
| Largest city | Fairbanks | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7,444 sq mi (19,280 km2) | |
| • Land | 7,338 sq mi (19,010 km2) | |
| • Water | 105 sq mi (270 km2) 1.4%% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 95,665 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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95,356  |
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| • Density | 12.8513/sq mi (4.9619/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−9 (Alaska) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−8 (ADT) | |
| Congressional district | At-large | |
The Fairbanks North Star Borough is a special kind of county in the state of Alaska. It was officially started on January 1, 1964.
In 2020, about 95,665 people lived here. The main city and government center is Fairbanks. This borough is almost the same size as the state of New Jersey.
Fairbanks North Star Borough is part of the Fairbanks, AK, Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is one of only two big city areas in all of Alaska.
You can find some important places here. These include the University of Alaska Fairbanks, a big school, and two military bases: Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base.
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Exploring the Geography of the Borough
The Fairbanks North Star Borough covers a large area. Its total size is about 7,444 square miles. Most of this area, about 7,338 square miles, is land. The rest, about 105 square miles, is water. This means water makes up about 1.4% of the borough's total area.
Neighboring Areas Around the Borough
The Fairbanks North Star Borough shares its borders with a few other areas in Alaska:
- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska is to the north.
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska is to the southeast.
- Denali Borough, Alaska is to the southwest.
Understanding the Population of the Borough
The number of people living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 43,412 | — | |
| 1970 | 45,864 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 53,983 | 17.7% | |
| 1990 | 77,720 | 44.0% | |
| 2000 | 82,840 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 97,581 | 17.8% | |
| 2020 | 95,655 | −2.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 94,840 | −2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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Population in 2020
According to the official count in 2020, there were 95,655 people living in the borough.
Cities and Towns in the Borough
The Fairbanks North Star Borough has several communities. These include official cities and other smaller places.
Main Cities
- Fairbanks is the largest city and the main government center.
- North Pole is another important city.
Smaller Communities (Census-Designated Places)
- Badger
- Chena Ridge
- College
- Eielson AFB
- Ester
- Farmers Loop
- Fox
- Goldstream
- Harding-Birch Lakes
- Moose Creek
- Pleasant Valley
- Salcha
- South Van Horn
- Steele Creek
- Two Rivers
Other Unincorporated Communities
Education in the Borough
All the schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough are part of one big school system. This is called the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
Sister Cities Around the World
The Fairbanks North Star Borough has special connections with two cities in other countries. These are called "sister cities."
See also
In Spanish: Borough de Fairbanks North Star para niños
