Stony River
Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Stony River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 57 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sleetmute, 19.3 miles SW.
- 57residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 18 / sq mipopulation density
About Stony River
Stony River (Gidighuyghatno’ Xidochagg Qay’ in Deg Xinag, K'qizaghetnu Hdakaq’ in Dena'ina) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stony River had a population of 57.
Native inhabitants are mixed Athabaskan and Yup'ik ancestry of Alaska Native. Stony River village is the modern contact point between Yu'pik Eskimo and three distinct Athabaskan peoples: Deg Hit'an, Dena'ina, and Upper Kuskokwim. Today there is considerable multilingualism in Stony River village between Yu'pik and three distinct Athabaskan languages.
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- $325,000
- Median age
- 15.3
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Stony River had 57 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 57 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stony River at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 57 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.17 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.7923° N, 156.5900° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0273400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Stony River
What county is Stony River in?
Stony River is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Stony River, AK?
57 people lived in Stony River at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Stony River?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stony River?
Sleetmute (19.3 mi), Red Devil (25.2 mi).
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