Huslia, Alaska facts for kids
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Huslia
Ts’aateyhdenaadekk’onh Denh
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 Huslia, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Yukon-Koyukuk |
| Incorporated | June 9, 1969 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.34 sq mi (42.33 km2) |
| • Land | 15.79 sq mi (40.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 19.26/sq mi (7.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99746
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-34350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1403644, 2419400 |
Huslia is a small city in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Koyukon language is Ts’aateyhdenaadekk’onh Denh. It is sometimes called Hussliakatna. The people who live here are mostly Koyukuk-hotana Athabascans. In 2020, about 304 people lived in Huslia.
Where is Huslia Located?
Huslia is in the middle of Alaska. It sits on the Koyukuk River, close to where the Huslia River joins it. The city does not have roads or train tracks connecting it to other places. People usually travel to Huslia by air, using the Huslia Airport.
The city covers about 16.34 square miles (42.33 square kilometers) of land and water. Most of this area is land.
People of Huslia
Huslia first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1950. It was called "Cutoff" back then. In 1960, its name changed to Huslia. The city officially became a city in 1969.
Here's how the number of people living in Huslia has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 65 | — | |
| 1960 | 168 | 158.5% | |
| 1970 | 159 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 188 | 18.2% | |
| 1990 | 207 | 10.1% | |
| 2000 | 293 | 41.5% | |
| 2010 | 275 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 304 | 10.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 293 people living in Huslia. Most of the people were Native American (93.52%). A small number were White (4.44%) or from two or more races (1.71%).
Many households in Huslia (56.8%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3 to 4 people.
The people in Huslia are quite young. About 43% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 24 years.
Education in Huslia
The Yukon–Koyukuk School District runs the local school in Huslia. It is called the Jimmy Huntington School.
See also
In Spanish: Huslia para niños
