Nelchina

Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska

Aerial view of Nelchina, Alaska
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Nelchina is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, with 45 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,402 ft (732 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mendeltna, 9.7 miles N.

About Nelchina

Nelchina (Ahtena: Xaz Ghae Na’) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population was 46 at the 2020 census, down from 59 in 2010.

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Nelchina, AK population

Nelchina had 45 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census45
Density1 per sq mi (0 per km²)

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Nelchina at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyCopper River Census Area
TypeCensus-designated place
Population45 (2020)
Land area46.89 sq mi (121.4 km²)
Water area0.51 sq mi (1.32 km²)
Elevation2,402 ft (732 m)
Coordinates62.0104° N, 146.8302° W
Census code (GEOID)0252915

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

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Frequently asked questions about Nelchina

What county is Nelchina in?

Nelchina is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Nelchina, AK?

45 people lived in Nelchina at the 2020 Census.

What is the elevation of Nelchina?

2,402 feet (732 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Nelchina?

Mendeltna (9.7 mi), Eureka Roadhouse (13.3 mi), Lake Louise (22.2 mi), Tolsona (23.7 mi), Glennallen (33.5 mi).

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