Bear Creek, AK is a small yet thriving community located in the far north of Alaska. With a population of 1,524 and a population density of 40.36 people per square mile, Bear Creek is home to various businesses, outdoor activities, and cultural organizations. Local businesses in the area include Bear Creek Trading Co., which offers unique gifts and supplies; Hanson's Hardware Store, offering hardware needs; and Yukon Café, which serves up delicious meals. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing on Chandalar Lake, bird-watching along Bear Creek Trail, kayaking and canoeing down the Koyukuk River, snowmobiling on the Dalton Highway ice road, and more. For those looking for culture and entertainment in Bear Creek there are numerous events held throughout the year including the Bear Creek Music Festival featuring local musicians and artists as well as sled dog races every February. No matter what one is looking for they can find it in Bear Creek AK!
The population in Bear Creek is 1,524. There are 40 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bear Creek is 44.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bear Creek is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bear Creek
- 60.5% are married
- 20.2% are divorced
- 50.6% are married with children
- 14.4% have children, but are single
Race in Bear Creek
- 82.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 14.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander