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Tonsina, AK
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
Population
47
Land area
159sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
0
Tonsina and its ZIP codes
Tonsina at a glance
- Tonsina is 77% less dense than Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Tonsina, 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 Tonsina.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 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
Tonsina, 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° / -9°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tonsina, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Tonsina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenny LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 194.5 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 37.1 |
| ChitinaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 84.7 |
| Copper CenterCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tonsina, AK in?
- Tonsina is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Tonsina, AK?
- About 47 people live in Tonsina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tonsina?
- Nearby places include Kenny Lake (10 mi), Willow Creek (19 mi), Chitina (26 mi), Copper Center (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023