Knik-Fairview, Alaska facts for kids
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Knik-Fairview, Alaska
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Location of Knik-Fairview in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska
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 Knik-Fairview, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.55 sq mi (193.08 km2) |
| • Land | 73.53 sq mi (190.45 km2) |
| • Water | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,297 |
| • Rank | ranked 4th |
| • Density | 262.42/sq mi (101.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-40645 |
Knik-Fairview is a community in Alaska, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place with a lot of people that the government counts, but it's not officially a city or town.
Knik-Fairview is part of the larger Anchorage area. In 2020, about 19,297 people lived there. This was more than the 14,923 people who lived there in 2010. It is the community with the most people in all of Alaska that is a CDP.
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Where is Knik-Fairview Located?
Knik-Fairview is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It is about 17.5 miles (28 km) northeast of Anchorage. The community sits on the west side of the Knik Arm, which is part of the Cook Inlet. It is also 13 miles south of Wasilla.
The total area of Knik-Fairview is about 74.55 square miles (193 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Knik-Fairview has changed a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 118 | — | |
| 1920 | 40 | −66.1% | |
| 1930 | 34 | −15.0% | |
| 1940 | 40 | 17.6% | |
| 1980 | 10 | — | |
| 1990 | 272 | 2,620.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,049 | 2,491.5% | |
| 2010 | 14,923 | 111.7% | |
| 2020 | 19,297 | 29.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Knik-Fairview first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1910. Back then, it was just called Knik. It was counted again from 1920 to 1940. For a while, it wasn't counted separately. Then, in 1980, it was counted as a small native village with only 10 people.
In 1990, it became a census-designated place (CDP). By 2000, it was officially named Knik-Fairview.
Who Lives in Knik-Fairview?
In 2000, there were about 7,050 people living in Knik-Fairview. Most people were white, making up about 88% of the population. About 6% were Native American, and 4% were from two or more races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 45%, had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 64%, were married couples. The average household had about 3 people.
The people living in Knik-Fairview were of different ages. About 34% were under 18 years old. The median age was 33 years. This means half the people were younger than 33, and half were older.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Knik-Fairview was about $52,100 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $60,100 per year.
About 11% of all people and 9% of families lived below the poverty line. This means they had a lower income than what is considered enough to live on.
See also
In Spanish: Knik-Fairview (Alaska) para niños
