Petersville (Alaska)

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Peter Ville is a census -designated place (CDP ) in Matanuska- Susitna Borough in Alaska in the United States. The area is located west of Trapper Creek at Petersville Road, which is accessible via the George Parks Highway.

History

The area of present-day CDPs Peter Ville was first settled by natives of the Dena'ina Athabaskan -. 1905 Gold discovered in the area. 1917 was built to Talkeetna by the Alaska Road Commission, a trade route. After completion of the road Petersville District received a post office. 1921 were 24 mines in the Yentna Mining District in operation. The Second World War led to a closure of almost all mines. In the late 1970s, many of the former mines have been put back into operation.

Demography

At the time of the census in 2000 ( U.S. Census 2000) had Petersville CDP 27 inhabitants on a land area of ​​917.0 km ². The average age was 51.5 years ( national U.S. average: 35.3 years ). The per capita income ( per capita income engl. ) amounted to U.S. $ 43,200 ( U.S. National Average: U.S. $ 21,587 ). None of the residents were with income below the poverty line. 22.2% of the inhabitants are of German descent, and also 22.2% are of French descent. Many residents are retired. A lodge and several bed and breakfast accommodation available in the area.