Paxson, Alaska
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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.
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Paxson, Alaska | |
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Coordinates: 63.03°N 145.50°W / 63.03; -145.50 | |
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 |
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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.