Chefornak, AK is a small rural village located in the Bethel Census Area of Alaska. It has a population of 375 people with a population density of 88.85 people per square mile. The town is home to various local businesses, including the Nuniwarmiut Trading Post, which provides the community with essentials such as groceries and gasoline. The community also features year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. There are various local organizations such as the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation and Nuniwarmiut Iñupiat Corporation that provide essential services to the community. In addition, Chefornak hosts a number of annual sporting events such as the Kusko 300 Sled Dog Race and the Chefornak Basketball Tournament which bring in visitors from across Alaska throughout the year.
The population in Chefornak is 375. There are 72 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chefornak is 24.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chefornak is 5.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chefornak
- 40.9% are married
- 4.3% are divorced
- 76.1% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Chefornak
- 2.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 97.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander