Anderson (Alaska)
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Location in Alaska
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | June 2, 1962 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Alaska | ||
| Borough : | Denali Borough | ||
| Coordinates : | 64 ° 21 ′ N , 149 ° 12 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Alaska ( UTC − 9 / −8 ) | ||
| Residents : | 246 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 2 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 122.4 km 2 (approx. 47 mi 2 ) of which 121 km 2 (approx. 47 mi 2 ) are land |
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| Height : | 156 m | ||
| Postal code : | 99744 | ||
| Area code : | +1 907 | ||
| FIPS : | 02-03220 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 2419355 | ||
| Website : | www.anderson.govoffice.com | ||
| Mayor : | Keith Fetzer | ||
Anderson is a city in Denali Borough in Alaska in the United States .
geography
Anderson is located on George Parks Highway 76 miles southwest of Fairbanks and 285 miles north of Anchorage . In the urban area, the Clear Air Force Station, one is military airfield of the US Air Force . Anderson has a cold continental climate with maritime influences in summer.
history
The town was named after Arthur Anderson, who was among the settlers who settled in the area in the late 1950s. In 1961, a school opened in the area. In 1962, Anderson was incorporated as a City . A road was built between Anderson and Nenana that made it easy to get to Fairbanks . 1968 was 6 million dollars expensive the Nenana River completed spanning steel bridge. In 1971 road access to Anchorage was secured with the construction of the George Parks Highway.
Demographics
At the time of the census in 2000 ( US Census 2000 ) Anderson had 367 inhabitants on a land area of 121 km². The median age was 32.6 years (US national mean: 35.3 years). The per capita income (engl. The per capita income ) amounted to US $ 23,837 (national average of USA: US $ 21,587). 17.6% of the population had their income below the poverty line (US national average: 12.4%). 27.8% of the population are of German descent and 13.6% are of Irish descent. 6.5% of Anderson's residents are descendants of the Alaskan Indians .
Economy and Infrastructure
Anderson is primarily inhabited by Clear Air Force Station workers and their families. A popular recreational area is the Riverside Park with camping and other tourist facilities. There is one school in the urban area which is currently attended by 43 students. Medical care is provided by the Anderson Health Clinic and hospitals in Fairbanks, among others. The Alaska Railroad has a stop in Anderson. A public runway is available for air traffic four miles south of the city at Clear Airport. Anderson residents often travel to Fairbanks to shop for everyday goods and services.