Gateway, AK is a small town located in the south-central part of Alaska with a population of 6,305 people. The population density in Gateway is 338.88 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. In Gateway, there are many businesses that offer locals and visitors alike with goods and services such as the local grocery store, the general hardware store, or even the restaurant and bar at the Junction Hotel. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing, camping, and hiking in nearby areas like Chugach National Forest and Juneau Icefield Wilderness. Other organizations in Gateway includes a public library and several local churches offering family-friendly activities for children and adults alike. Finally, Gateway also has its own sports team called The Huskies who compete in multiple sports throughout the school year such as basketball and track & field events in the Anchorage School District.
The population in Gateway is 6,305. There are 293 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gateway is 33.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gateway is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gateway
- 66.0% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 41.1% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Gateway
- 79.5% are White
- 2.9% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 6.7% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander