Chicken

Census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska

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Chicken is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, with 12 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,677 ft (511 m) above sea level.

About Chicken

Chicken is a census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It is a community founded on gold mining, and is one of the few surviving gold rush towns in Alaska. The population was 12 at the time of the 2020 census, up from 7 in 2010. Due to mining, Chicken's population peaks during the summer.

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Chicken, AK population

Chicken had 12 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12
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Chicken at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountySoutheast Fairbanks Census Area
TypeCensus-designated place
Population12 (2020)
Land area115.94 sq mi (300.3 km²)
Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)
Coordinates64.0877° N, 141.8283° W
ZIP code99732
Census code (GEOID)0213450

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions about Chicken

What county is Chicken in?

Chicken is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Chicken, AK?

12 people lived in Chicken at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Chicken, AK?

The ZIP code of Chicken is 99732.

What is the elevation of Chicken?

1,677 feet (511 m) above sea level.

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