Paxson, Alaska | |
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  Paxson, Alaska Location within the state of Alaska | |
| Coordinates: 63°02′N 145°30′W / 63.03°N 145.50°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Copper River |
| Government | |
| • State senator | Click Bishop (R) |
| • State rep. | Mike Cronk (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 319.14 sq mi (826.57 km2) |
| • Land | 304.96 sq mi (789.85 km2) |
| • Water | 14.18 sq mi (36.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,396 ft (1,035 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 0.09/sq mi (0.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-59320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866966 |
Paxson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Copper River Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 26, down from 40 in 2010.[2] It is located on the Richardson Highway at the junction with the Denali Highway.
Currently, there are five accommodations in Paxson, as well as several gift shops, a post office, a gas station and food shops. The activity of the locality is turned to tourism in summer, and by hunting and livelihood activities for permanent residents.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Census Data - Cities and Census Designated Places" (Web). State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Retrieved December 5, 2021.