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.
The population in Gakona is 140. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gakona is 42.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gakona is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gakona
- 57.3% are married
- 2.0% are divorced
- 51.3% are married with children
- 5.1% have children, but are single
Race in Gakona
- 52.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 41.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander