Angoon, AK is a small town with a population of 501 people. It has a population density of 17.96 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the United States' population density of 93.29 people per square mile. The town has several local businesses that offer different services to locals and visitors alike, such as the Angoon Trading Company, which offers seafood, groceries, and hardware supplies; the Angoon Museum and Totem Park, which showcases the culture and history of Southeast Alaska Native peoples; and Makah Bay Café, which specializes in South Pacific cuisine. There are various outdoor activities to enjoy in Angoon year-round such as fishing, kayaking, hiking, camping and beachcombing. Several demographic organizations also call Angoon home such as the Yakutat Tlingit Tribe and the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (CCTHITA). Local sporting events include bi-annual traditional Native American games like “High Kick” and “Eagle Stick” hosted by CCTHITA at the Totem Park during summer months.
The population in Angoon is 501. There are 20 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Angoon is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Angoon is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Angoon
- 49.7% are married
- 6.9% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 20.9% have children, but are single
Race in Angoon
- 17.8% are White
- 8.8% are Black
- 5.4% are Asian
- 43.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.8% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander