Red Devil, Alaska facts for kids
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Red Devil, Alaska
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Location of Red Devil, Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Bethel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.83 sq mi (72.07 km2) |
| • Land | 25.13 sq mi (65.08 km2) |
| • Water | 2.70 sq mi (6.99 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22 |
| • Density | 0.88/sq mi (0.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99656
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-64930 |
| GNIS ID | 2419198 |
Red Devil is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area set up by the government for counting people.
Red Devil is located in the Bethel Census Area, Alaska. In 2020, only 22 people lived there. Its post office opened in 1957.
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History of Red Devil
The village of Red Devil got its name from a mine. The Red Devil Mine was started in 1921. A man named Hans Halverson found a lot of mercury in the nearby mountains. Mercury is also called quicksilver.
The Mercury Mine
By 1933, the mine was producing a lot of mercury. Mercury was used for many things back then. The mine changed owners two times. It kept working until 1971.
Where is Red Devil Located?
Red Devil is in a part of Alaska called the Bethel Census Area, Alaska. It covers an area of about 27.83 square miles (72.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 2.70 square miles (6.99 square kilometers) is water.
Who Lives in Red Devil?
The number of people living in Red Devil has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 152 | — | |
| 1970 | 81 | −46.7% | |
| 1980 | 39 | −51.9% | |
| 1990 | 53 | 35.9% | |
| 2000 | 48 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 23 | −52.1% | |
| 2020 | 22 | −4.3% | |
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Red Devil was first counted in the 1960 U.S. Census. Back then, it was just a village. In 1980, it became a census-designated place (CDP).
Population Details
In 2010, there were 23 people living in 12 homes. The community is very spread out. About 17.4% of the people were White. About 43.5% were Native American. And 39.1% were from two or more races.
The population included 2 people under 14 years old. There were 2 people aged 15 to 19. The rest, 19 people, were 25 or older. In 2009, the average household income was $59,886. About 40.4% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Images for kids
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A postmark from Red Devil, Alaska.
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A map showing the location of Red Devil, Alaska.
See also
In Spanish: Red Devil (Alaska) para niños
