Mentasta Lake

Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska

Aerial view of Mentasta Lake, Alaska
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Mentasta Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, with 127 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Tanacross, 22.1 miles N.

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Median home value
$191,700
Median age
65.2
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Mentasta Lake, AK population

Mentasta Lake had 127 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census127
Density0 per sq mi (0 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mentasta Lake at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyCopper River Census Area
TypeCensus-designated place
Population127 (2020)
Land area300.66 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Water area1.90 sq mi (4.93 km²)
Coordinates63.0112° N, 143.5607° W
Census code (GEOID)0248540

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

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Frequently asked questions about Mentasta Lake

What county is Mentasta Lake in?

Mentasta Lake is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Mentasta Lake, AK?

127 people lived in Mentasta Lake at the 2020 Census.

What towns are near Mentasta Lake?

Tanacross (22.1 mi), Tok (27.4 mi), Slana (28.5 mi), Tetlin (35.0 mi), Nabesna (39.7 mi).

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