Mentasta Lake
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska

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.
- 127residents (2020 Census)
- 300.7 sq miland area · 778.7 km²
- 0 / sq mipopulation density
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Living in Mentasta Lake
- Median home value
- $191,700
- Median age
- 65.2
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Mentasta Lake had 127 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 127 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mentasta Lake at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Copper River Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 127 (2020) |
| Land area | 300.66 sq mi (778.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km²) |
| Coordinates | 63.0112° N, 143.5607° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0248540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mentasta Lake
- Tanacross22.1 mi N
- Tok27.4 mi NE
- Slana28.5 mi S
- Tetlin35.0 mi E
- Nabesna39.7 mi SE
- Dot Lake45.8 mi NW
- Dot Lake Village47.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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