Tetlin, Alaska

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Tetlin, Alaska
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Location of Tetlin, Alaska


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Alaska
subdivision_type2 = Census Area
subdivision_name2 = Southeast Fairbanks
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area_total_km2 = 186.4
area_land_km2 = 182.4
area_water_km2 = 4.0
area_total_sq_mi = 72.0
area_land_sq_mi = 70.4
area_water_sq_mi = 1.5

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 117
population_density_km2 = 0.6
population_density_sq_mi = 1.7

timezone = Alaska (AKST)
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latd = 63 |latm = 8 |lats = 16 |latNS = N
longd = 142 |longm = 31 |longs = 28 |longEW = W

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area_code = 907
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blank_info = 02-76590
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Tetlin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 117.

Geography

Tetlin is located at coor dms|63|8|16|N|142|31|28|W|city (63.137840, -142.524451)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 72.0 square miles (186.4 km²), of which, 70.4 square miles (182.4 km²) of it is land and 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²) of it (2.14%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 117 people, 42 households, and 25 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1.7 people per square mile (0.6/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 0.8/sq mi (0.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.56% White, 94.87% Native American, and 2.56% from two or more races.

There were 42 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 19.0% were married couples living together, 23.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 15.4% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 178.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 203.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $12,250, and the median income for a family was $18,750. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $7,372. There were 40.0% of families and 48.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 61.3% of under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

Education

Tetlin is part of the Alaska Gateway School District. Tetlin School, a K-12 campus, serves community students.

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