Gakona
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska
Gakona is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, with 169 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Gulkana, 11.3 miles S.
- 169residents (2020 Census)
- 60.7 sq miland area · 157.2 km²
- 3 / sq mipopulation density
About Gakona
Gakona (Ggax Kuna’ in Ahtna Athabascan) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Copper River Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 169, down from 218 in 2010. It is home to the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program.
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Living in Gakona
- Median household income
- $96,250
- Median home value
- $350,000
- Median rent
- $795/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Gakona had 169 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 169 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3 per sq mi (1 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gakona at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Copper River Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 169 (2020) |
| Land area | 60.71 sq mi (157.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Coordinates | 62.3670° N, 145.3130° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0227420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gakona
- Gulkana11.3 mi S
- Chistochina19.8 mi NE
- Tazlina21.9 mi S
- Glennallen22.6 mi SW
- Silver Springs24.1 mi S
- Copper Center24.9 mi S
- Willow Creek35.6 mi S
- Paxson44.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gakona
What county is Gakona in?
Gakona is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Gakona, AK?
169 people lived in Gakona at the 2020 Census.
What towns are near Gakona?
Gulkana (11.3 mi), Chistochina (19.8 mi), Tazlina (21.9 mi), Glennallen (22.6 mi), Silver Springs (24.1 mi).
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