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Susitna, Alaska
Location of Susitna, Alaska
Location of Susitna, Alaska
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughMatanuska-Susitna
Government
 • Borough mayorLarry DeVilbiss[1]
Area
 • Total
158.8 sq mi (411.4 km2)
 • Land158.2 sq mi (409.8 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2)
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
18
 • Density0.11/sq mi (0.044/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
Area code907
FIPS code02-74340
GNIS feature ID1410439

Susitna is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of the CDP is 18.

Geography

Susitna is located at 61°33′27″N 150°34′36″W / 61.55750°N 150.57667°W / 61.55750; -150.57667 (61.557631, -150.576743).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 158.9 square miles (412 km2), of which, 158.2 square miles (410 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) of it (0.38%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 37 people, 19 households, and 6 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 0.2 people per square mile (0.1/km²). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 0.6/sq mi (0.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.19% White, and 10.81% from two or more races.

There were 19 households out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 63.2% were non-families. 47.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,355. There were no families and 16.1% of the population living below the poverty line, none of whom were aged under 18 or over 64.

References

  1. ^ "2013 ACoM Members". Online Resource Center, Alaska Conference of Mayors. Juneau: Alaska Municipal League. 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.