Akiak, AK is a small rural community of 293 people located in the Bethel Census Area of Alaska. It has a population density of 208.16 people per square mile, significantly higher than that of the United States as a whole (93.29). Despite its small size, Akiak is home to multiple businesses and organizations that provide the community with needed resources and services. Local businesses include Akiak General Store, Akiak Gas Station, and Brown's Bar & Cafe. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities offered by local organizations such as fishing charters and guided hikes on nearby trails. Additionally, Akiak is host to several annual sporting events like the Akiak Dash Sled Dog Race and the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. These events draw visitors from all over Alaska as well as other parts of the US to come partake in this unique experience and learn more about both the rural culture and the sport of mushing.
The population in Akiak is 293. There are 155 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Akiak is 26.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Akiak is 4.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Akiak
- 47.2% are married
- 3.8% are divorced
- 44.4% are married with children
- 44.4% have children, but are single
Race in Akiak
- 1.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 96.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander