Alakanuk, AK is a small town located in the western region of Alaska. With a population of 1,065 people and a population density of 24.21 people per square mile, Alakanuk is one of the more sparsely populated areas of the United States. The community in Alakanuk has many local businesses such as Kwinhagmuit Store, Western Alaska Fisheries, and Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center. There are also year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as fishing, hunting, and boating. Other demographic organizations in Alakanuk include the Little Town Library, Alakanuk Community Center, and Alakanuk School District. Every year there are several sporting events hosted by these organizations like baseball tournaments and cross-country skiing competitions.
The population in Alakanuk is 1,065. There are 33 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alakanuk is 22.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alakanuk is 4.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alakanuk
- 33.5% are married
- 1.7% are divorced
- 52.2% are married with children
- 36.6% have children, but are single
Race in Alakanuk
- 4.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 92.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander