Silver Springs, Alaska facts for kids
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Silver Springs, Alaska
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 Silver Springs, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Copper River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.56 sq mi (6.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.56 sq mi (6.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 43.33/sq mi (16.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-70320 |
Silver Springs is a small community in Alaska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. It's mainly used for gathering information during a census.
In 2020, the population of Silver Springs was 111 people. This number was a little lower than in 2010, when 114 people lived there.
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Where is Silver Springs Located?
Silver Springs is found in the Copper River Census Area, Alaska. It is located at coordinates 62°01′16″N 145°21′16″W / 62.021150°N 145.354309°W.
The community covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its official boundaries.
Who Lives in Silver Springs?
The population of Silver Springs has changed a bit over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 130 | — | |
| 2010 | 114 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 111 | −2.6% | |
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Silver Springs was first officially recognized as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
A Look at the People in 2000
In 2000, there were 130 people living in Silver Springs. These people lived in 46 different homes, and 35 of these were families. The community had about 45 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Silver Springs in 2000 were White (86.15%). There were also people who identified as Native American (8.46%) and other racial backgrounds. Some people (3.08%) identified with two or more races.
Families and Households
Out of the 46 homes in 2000:
- About half (50%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most (69.6%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (4.3%) were homes with a female head of household and no husband.
- About 23.9% were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
The average home had about 2.83 people. For families, the average size was about 3.34 people.
Age Groups in Silver Springs
The people living in Silver Springs in 2000 were of different ages:
- 38.5% were under 18 years old.
- 0.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 32.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 3.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Silver Springs was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 120 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Silver Springs was $53,750 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $74,583 per year.
On average, males earned about $55,208 per year, while females earned about $28,750 per year. The average income per person in the community was $23,464. A small number of families (6.9%) and people (7.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included 11.4% of those under 18, but no one over 64.
See also
In Spanish: Silver Springs (Alaska) para niños
