Tazlina, Alaska facts for kids
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Tazlina
Tezdlen Na’
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 Tazlina, Alaska
Location in Alaska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Copper River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.07 sq mi (23.50 km2) |
| • Land | 8.22 sq mi (21.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,418 ft (737 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 29.68/sq mi (11.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code |
99588
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| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-75480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1410694 |
Tazlina is a small community in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Ahtna Athabascan language is Tezdlen Na’. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 244 people lived in Tazlina. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 297 people lived there.
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Where is Tazlina Located?
Tazlina is found in the Copper River Census Area, Alaska. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 62.049082 degrees North and -145.415224 degrees West.
Land and Water Area
The total area of Tazlina is about 9.07 square miles (23.50 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.22 square miles (21.29 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.85 square miles (2.21 square kilometers), is water. This means about 9.37% of Tazlina is covered by water.
Who Lives in Tazlina?
The number of people living in Tazlina has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 31 | — | |
| 1990 | 247 | 696.8% | |
| 2000 | 149 | −39.7% | |
| 2010 | 297 | 99.3% | |
| 2020 | 244 | −17.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Changes in Community Status
Tazlina first appeared on the U.S. Census in 1980 as a census-designated place (CDP). Later, in 1990, it was called an "Alaskan Native Village Statistical Area" (ANVSA). This is a special area for Native Alaskan communities.
By 2000, Tazlina became a CDP again. In 2010, another nearby CDP called Copperville joined with Tazlina.
Community Life in 2000
In 2000, there were 149 people living in Tazlina. These people lived in 59 different homes, and 37 of these were families.
- About 69% of the people were White.
- About 25% were Native American.
- About 6% were from two or more different backgrounds.
- A small number, about 3%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (32.2%) had children under 18 living there. Almost half (47.5%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.5 people, and families had about 3.2 people.
Age and Income
The people in Tazlina in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 30% were under 18 years old.
- About 34% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7% were 65 or older.
The average age in Tazlina was 34 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Tazlina was $56,000 per year. For families, it was about $57,917. A small number of families (7.3%) and people (8.1%) lived with less money than what is considered enough. This included about 15% of the children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Tazlina (Alaska) para niños
