Healy, Alaska
Encyclopedia
Healy is a census-designated place
(CDP) in and the borough seat
of Denali Borough
in the U.S. state
of Alaska
. The population was 971 at the 2007 census
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 669.4 square miles (1,733.7 km²), of which 669.1 square miles (1,733 km²) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), or 0.05%, is water.
are the major employers in Healy. Proximity to Denali National Park & Preserve supports local RV parks, hotels, restaurants, bed and breakfast
, and other small businesses.
of 2000, there were 1,000 people, 436 households, and 245 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 1.5 people per square mile (0.6/km²). There were 604 housing units at an average density of 0.9 per square mile (0.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.20% White
, 0.30% Black
or African American
, 2.30% Native American
, 1.90% Asian
, 0.70% Pacific Islander
, 0.80% from other races
, and 3.80% from two or more races. 2.00% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 436 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples
living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 132.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,000, and the median income for a family was $77,806. Males had a median income of $65,729 versus $30,227 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $28,225. About 2.5% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
, experiencing seasonal temperature extremes. Temperatures can be as low as -60°F in mid-winter, and as high as +85°F in the summer. Average January temperatures range from -22°F to -2°F. Average July temperatures range from +50°F to +72°F. The average annual precipitation is 11.3 inches.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in and the borough seat
County seat
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of Denali Borough
Denali Borough, Alaska
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 785 households, and 452 families residing in the borough. The population density was 0 people per square mile . There were 1,351 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Alaska
Alaska
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. The population was 971 at the 2007 census
United States Census Bureau
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.
Geography
Healy is located at 63°58′15"N 149°7′37"W (63.970935, -149.126862).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 669.4 square miles (1,733.7 km²), of which 669.1 square miles (1,733 km²) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), or 0.05%, is water.
Economy
Usibelli Coal Mine, Golden Valley Electric Association, the Denali Borough School District, and the National Park ServiceNational Park Service
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are the major employers in Healy. Proximity to Denali National Park & Preserve supports local RV parks, hotels, restaurants, bed and breakfast
Bed and breakfast
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, and other small businesses.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,000 people, 436 households, and 245 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 1.5 people per square mile (0.6/km²). There were 604 housing units at an average density of 0.9 per square mile (0.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.20% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.30% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.30% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.90% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.70% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.80% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 3.80% from two or more races. 2.00% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 436 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 0.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 2.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 132.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,000, and the median income for a family was $77,806. Males had a median income of $65,729 versus $30,227 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the CDP was $28,225. About 2.5% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Climate
The climate of Healy is much like most of Interior AlaskaAlaska Interior
The Alaska Interior covers most of the U.S. state's territory. It is largely wilderness. Mountains include Mount McKinley in the Alaska Range, the Wrangell Mountains, and the Ray Mountains....
, experiencing seasonal temperature extremes. Temperatures can be as low as -60°F in mid-winter, and as high as +85°F in the summer. Average January temperatures range from -22°F to -2°F. Average July temperatures range from +50°F to +72°F. The average annual precipitation is 11.3 inches.