Ferry, Alaska facts for kids
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Ferry, Alaska
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Location in Denali Borough and the state of Alaska.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Denali |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63.60 sq mi (164.73 km2) |
| • Land | 63.60 sq mi (164.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,932 ft (589 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 0.27/sq mi (0.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99743
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-25220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866944 |
Ferry is a small community in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, only 17 people lived there. This was a decrease from 33 people in 2010.
Where is Ferry Located?
Ferry is found in the northern part of Denali Borough. It sits right next to the Nenana River. The main road, the George Parks Highway (also known as Alaska Route 3), goes through Ferry. This highway connects Ferry to other towns. If you go north for about 23 miles (37 km), you'll reach Anderson. If you travel south for about 11 miles (18 km), you'll get to Healy.
Size of Ferry
The total area of Ferry is about 63.6 square miles (164.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Ferry?
The number of people living in Ferry has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 31 | — | |
| 1990 | 56 | — | |
| 2000 | 29 | −48.2% | |
| 2010 | 33 | 13.8% | |
| 2020 | 17 | −48.5% | |
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Ferry first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1940 as a small village. It was not counted again until 1990. At that time, it was officially named a census-designated place (CDP).
Population Details
In 2007, there were 28 people living in Ferry. These people lived in 13 different homes. About half of the homes had married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Ferry was 38 years old.
