Map of Paxson CDP

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.

Paxson CDP overview:
Name:	Paxson CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Alaska
County:	Valdez-Cordova Census Area
Elevation:	3,396 ft (1,035 m)
Total Area:	319.14 sq mi (826.57 km²)
Land Area:	304.96 sq mi (789.85 km²)
Water Area:	14.18 sq mi (36.72 km²)
Total Population:	26
Population Density:	0.09/sq mi (0.03/km²)
Area code:	907
FIPS code:	0259320
GNISfeature ID:	1866966

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Geography

Paxson is located at 63°2′43″N 145°36′51″W / 63.04528°N 145.61417°W / 63.04528; -145.61417 (63.045307, −145.614117). The two highways which converge there come through two nearby mountain passes, Isabel Pass and Mentasta Pass.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 318.3 square miles (824 km), of which, 304.0 square miles (787 km) of it is land and 14.3 square miles (37 km) of it (4.48%) is water.