Chase (Alaska)
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Location in Alaska
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| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Alaska | ||
| Coordinates : | 62 ° 25 ′ N , 150 ° 5 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Alaska ( UTC − 9 / −8 ) | ||
| Residents : | 34 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 0.1 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 242.2 km 2 (approx. 94 mi 2 ) of which 240.6 km 2 (approx. 93 mi 2 ) are land |
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| Area code : | +1 907 | ||
| FIPS : | 02-12350 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1866934 | ||
Chase is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Alaska in the United States . The area is on the eastern bank of the Susitna River about nine miles by air from Talkeetna and is not accessible by regular road links.
history
A dairy was established near Chase in 1927 , leading to a trade in dairy products throughout the Matanuska Valley. Most of the dairy products were sold by hotels operated by the Alaska Railroad . In 1933 the dairy was relocated to Palmer .
Demographics
At the time of the 2000 census ( US Census 2000 ), Chase CDP had 41 residents on a land area of 240.6 km². The median age was 47.2 years (US national mean: 35.3 years). The per capita income (engl. The per capita income ) amounted to US $ 16,000 (national average of USA: US $ 21,587). None of the residents had an income below the poverty line . The inhabitants live mainly from small-scale agriculture for their own needs and from public support services.