Paxson, Alaska

Paxson, Alaska
Paxson, Alaska
Location within the state of Alaska
Coordinates: 63°02′N 145°30′W / 63.03°N 145.50°W / 63.03; -145.50
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
Census AreaCopper River
Government
  State senatorClick Bishop (R)
  State rep.Mike Cronk (R)
Area
  Total
319.14 sq mi (826.57 km2)
  Land304.96 sq mi (789.85 km2)
  Water14.18 sq mi (36.72 km2)
Elevation
3,396 ft (1,035 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
26
  Density0.09/sq mi (0.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
Area code907
FIPS code02-59320
GNIS feature ID1866966

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. It is located on the Richardson Highway at the junction with the Denali Highway.

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.