Goldstream, Alaska facts for kids
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Goldstream, Alaska
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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 | 86.04 sq mi (222.83 km2) |
| • Land | 86.00 sq mi (222.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,299 |
| • Density | 38.36/sq mi (14.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| FIPS code | 02-29130 |
Goldstream, Alaska is a special kind of community in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. People sometimes call it the Goldstream Valley.
Goldstream is located in Alaska, a large state in the USA. It is part of the bigger Fairbanks, Alaska area. In 2020, about 3,299 people lived there.
Geography of Goldstream
Goldstream is located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It covers a total area of about 222.83 square kilometers (86.04 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.10 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Climate in Goldstream
Goldstream has a very cold climate. Winters are long and extremely cold, with temperatures often far below zero. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -55°F (-48°C).
Summers are short and mild. Temperatures can reach up to 90°F (32°C) on the hottest days. The area gets some rain, especially in summer. Snowfall is common during the long winter months.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 3,299 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 3,557 people living in Goldstream. These people lived in 1,579 homes. About 884 of these homes were families.
Most people living in Goldstream are White, making up about 89% of the population. There are also people from other backgrounds. This includes Native Americans, Black or African American people, and Asian people. Some people are from two or more different backgrounds. A small number of people are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
See also
In Spanish: Goldstream (Alaska) para niños
