McCarthy

Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska

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McCarthy is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, with 107 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,401 ft (427 m) above sea level.

About McCarthy

McCarthy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The population was 107 at the 2020 census, up from 28 in 2010.

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McCarthy, AK population

McCarthy had 107 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census107
Density1 per sq mi (0 per km²)

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McCarthy at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyCopper River Census Area
TypeCensus-designated place
Population107 (2020)
Land area149.62 sq mi (387.5 km²)
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates61.4539° N, 142.8648° W
ZIP code99566
Census code (GEOID)0245790

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

Frequently asked questions about McCarthy

What county is McCarthy in?

McCarthy is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of McCarthy, AK?

107 people lived in McCarthy at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of McCarthy, AK?

The ZIP code of McCarthy is 99566.

What is the elevation of McCarthy?

1,401 feet (427 m) above sea level.

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