Fox, Alaska facts for kids
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Fox, Alaska
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Trains of the Tanana Valley Railroad at the station in Fox, Alaska, in 1916
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Location within Fairbanks North Star Borough and the state of Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Fairbanks North Star |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.99 sq mi (33.65 km2) |
| • Land | 12.99 sq mi (33.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 406 |
| • Density | 31.25/sq mi (12.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99712
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-26870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1402342 |
Fox is a small community in Alaska, United States. It's a special kind of place called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Fox is located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is also part of the larger Fairbanks, Alaska area.
In 2010, about 417 people lived in Fox. By 2020, the population was 406.
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Where is Fox, Alaska Located?
Fox is found at 64.953979 degrees North and -147.628325 degrees West. It sits by Fox Creek, which flows into the Goldstream Creek Valley. This spot is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeast of Fairbanks.
Two main roads, the Steese Highway and the Elliott Highway, meet in Fox.
History and Purpose of Fox
Fox started as a camp for miners in the early 1900s. Today, it's mostly a place where people live and then travel to work. Many residents work in nearby Fairbanks or at the Fort Knox Gold Mine.
The United States Census Bureau says that Fox covers a total area of about 13 square miles (33.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Fox?
Fox first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1950, with a population of 25 people. It was counted again in 1980 as a census-designated place (CDP).
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
- 1950: 25 people
- 1980: 123 people
- 1990: 275 people
- 2000: 300 people
- 2010: 417 people
- 2020: 406 people
In 2007, there were 353 people living in Fox. There were 119 households, and 71 of these were families. The average household had about 2.5 people.
What is the Economy Like in Fox?
Fox has a few restaurants that are popular with people from Fairbanks. One famous place is the Howling Dog Saloon. It used to be in a different town but moved to Fox in the 1970s.
Right across from the Howling Dog Saloon is the Silver Gulch Brewery. This is a local brewery. Another well-known restaurant and bar nearby is The Turtle Club. Fox also has a small general store and a gas station for residents and travelers.
