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Copper Center, AK
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
Population
346
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
0
Copper Center and its ZIP codes
Copper Center at a glance
- Copper Center is about 21 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Copper Center, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Copper River Census Area. PPP loans are for Copper Center.
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Sep 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,561
1,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.6M
FY 2026, $16,664 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Copper Center, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
70° / -14°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Copper Center, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Copper Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.6 |
| TazlinaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 37.1 |
| GulkanaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 34.9 |
| GlennallenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 115 |
| TolsonaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 45.5 |
| GakonaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 60.6 |
| Kenny LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 194.5 |
| TonsinaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 159 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Copper Center, AK in?
- Copper Center is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Copper Center, AK?
- About 346 people live in Copper Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Copper Center?
- Nearby places include Silver Springs (2.6 mi), Tazlina (5.7 mi), Willow Creek (11 mi), Gulkana (16 mi), Glennallen (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023