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Gakona, AK is a small rural community located in the Copper River Valley of Alaska. With a population of 140 people, Gakona has a population density of 1.88 people per square mile in comparison to the US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Residents have access to local businesses such as Gakona Lodge & Trading Post, Grandpa's Fireweed Cafe, and Thompson & Sons Construction as well as year-round outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and boating. The Copper River School District operates one school in Gakona serving grades K-12 and there are other local organizations such as the Gakona Community Church and American Legion Post #48 that make this town unique. Local sporting events take place on the Copper River High School grounds providing residents with an extra avenue for entertainment and relaxation.
Estimated Total Population by Age
People
Gakona, Alaska
United States
Population
140.0
329,725,481.0
Female Population
34.3%
50.5%
Male Population
65.7%
49.5%
Median Age
42.7
38.4
Population - 2020
203.0
326,569,308.0
Population - 2010
194.0
309,327,143.0
Population - 2000
215.0
285,036,114.0
Population - 1990
25.0
251,960,433.0
Pop. 2000 to Now
-47.0%
15.6%
Pop. 1990 to Now
356.0%
30.8%
Population Density
2.3
93.4
Land Area
60.714
3531905.423
Water Area
0.011
264836.791
White
85.7%
59.4%
Black
0.0%
12.2%
Asian
0.0%
5.6%
Native American
10.7%
0.6%
Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.4%
Two or More Races
3.6%
3.2%
Hispanic
0.0%
18.4%
Married Population
57.3%
49.8%
Currently Married
50.0%
48.0%
Married but Separated
7.3%
1.8%
Single Population
42.7%
50.2%
Never Married
19.1%
33.8%
Divorced
23.6%
10.8%
Widowed
0.0%
5.6%
Household Size
2.41
2.6
Households
58.0
124,010,992.0
Family Households
27.0
80,755,759.0
Married couple, w/children
29.6%
30.5%
Married couple, no children
51.9%
42.9%
Non Family Households
31.0
43,255,233.0
Single householder, w/children
11.1%
15.8%
Single householder, no children
7.4%
10.8%
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