Ferry (Alaska)

Denali Borough

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Ferry is a census -designated place (CDP ) in Denali Borough in Alaska in the United States. The area lies on both sides of the Nenana River 39 miles south of Nenana.

History and Economics

In the field, a railway station was built in 1922. The railroad work camp led to a settlement of the CDPs. Meanwhile, the area is not accessible on public roads is isolated. There are no direct job opportunities in the area. Many residents work in the catchment area of Healy.

Demography

At the time of the census in 2000 ( U.S. Census 2000) Ferry CDP had 29 inhabitants on a land area of ​​177.3 km ². The average age was 38.5 years ( national U.S. average: 35.3 years ). The per capita income ( per capita income engl. ) amounted to U.S. $ 18,324 ( U.S. National Average: U.S. $ 21,587 ). 16.0 % of residents were with their income below the poverty line ( national U.S. average: 12.4% ) .75,9 % of the inhabitants are of German descent.

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