Ferry (Alaska)
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Location in Alaska
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| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Alaska | ||
| Borough : | Denali Borough | ||
| Coordinates : | 64 ° 4 ′ N , 149 ° 0 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Alaska ( UTC − 9 / −8 ) | ||
| Residents : | 33 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 0.2 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 177.3 km 2 (approx. 68 mi 2 ) of which 177.3 km 2 (approx. 68 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Area code : | +1 907 | ||
| FIPS : | 02-25220 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 1866944 | ||
Ferry is a census-designated place (CDP) in Denali Borough in Alaska in the United States . The area lies on both sides of the Nenana River 39 miles south of the city of Nenana .
History and economy
A railway station was built in the area in 1922. The railway work camp led to the CDP being settled. The area, which cannot be reached by public roads, is now isolated. There are no direct employment opportunities in the area. Many residents work in the Healy area .
Demographics
At the time of the 2000 census ( US Census 2000 ) Ferry CDP had 29 inhabitants on a land area of 177.3 km². The mean age was 38.5 years (US national mean: 35.3 years). The per capita income (engl. The per capita income ) amounted to US $ 18,324 (national average of USA: US $ 21,587). 16.0% of the population had their income below the poverty line (US national average: 12.4%). 75.9% of the population are of German descent.