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Tolsona, Alaska
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Country | United States |
State | Alaska |
Census Area | Copper River |
Area | |
• Total | 46.47 sq mi (120.37 km2) |
• Land | 45.39 sq mi (117.57 km2) |
• Water | 1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2) |
Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 12 |
• Density | 0.26/sq mi (0.10/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
Area code(s) | 907 |
FIPS code | 02-78297 |
GNIS feature ID | 1865569 |
Tolsona 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. Tolsona is located in the Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
In 2020, only 12 people lived in Tolsona. This number was lower than in 2010, when 30 people lived there.
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Where is Tolsona Located?
Tolsona is found in the state of Alaska. Its exact location is 62 degrees North and 146 degrees West. This is a way to pinpoint places on a map.
The area of Tolsona is about 120.37 square kilometers (46.47 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 117.57 square kilometers (45.39 square miles). A smaller part, about 2.80 square kilometers (1.08 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in Tolsona?
The number of people living in Tolsona has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 27 people.
- In 2010, the population grew to 30 people.
- By 2020, the population decreased to 12 people.
Tolsona was first counted as a census-designated place in the year 2000.
Who Lives in Tolsona?
In 2000, there were 27 people living in Tolsona. These people lived in 9 different homes. Five of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Tolsona in 2000 were White (about 85%). Some were Native American (about 11%). A small number were from two or more races (about 4%). About 4% of the people were also Hispanic or Latino.
About 44% of the homes had children under 18 years old. About 33% were married couples. The average home had 3 people, and the average family had 4.2 people.
What is the Age Range of Tolsona's Population?
In 2000, the ages of people in Tolsona varied:
- About 37% were under 18 years old.
- About 11% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
The average age in Tolsona was 32 years old.