Lakes, Alaska facts for kids
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Lakes, Alaska
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Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska
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 Lakes, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.4 sq mi (39.8 km2) |
| • Land | 13.6 sq mi (35.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,364 |
| • Density | 543.1/sq mi (210.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-42832 |
Lakes was a special kind of community in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It was called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
For the 2020 Census, Lakes was divided into two new CDPs. These are now known as North Lakes and South Lakes. The area is also part of the larger Anchorage metropolitan area. In 2010, the population of Lakes was 8,364 people. This was an increase from 6,706 people in 2000.
Geography of Lakes
Lakes is located in Alaska at 61°36′27″N 149°18′15″W / 61.60750°N 149.30417°W. It is found near the towns of Wasilla and Palmer.
The total area of Lakes was about 15.4 square miles (39.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.6 square miles (35.4 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers), was water. This means that about 11.25% of the area was covered by water.
The community is named for its many lakes. People can visit some of these lakes at the Finger Lakes State Recreation Site. This site offers public access for fun activities.
Population and People
Lakes first appeared on the U.S. Census in the year 2000. It was counted as a census-designated place (CDP) then.
The population of Lakes grew over time.
- In 2000, there were 6,706 people living in Lakes.
- By 2010, the population had grown to 8,364 people.
In 2000, there were 2,217 households in Lakes. A household is a group of people living together. Most of these households, about 67.9%, were married couples. About 46% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 3 people.
The people living in Lakes were of different ages.
- About 33.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30.6% of people were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The median age in Lakes was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Lakes (Alaska) para niños
