Gulkana, Alaska is a small rural town located in the Copper River Valley of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough with a population of 67 people. It is the home of the Gulkana Village Council and is an Athabascan Indian community. Gulkana is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. There are several local businesses in Gulkana including a lodge, convenience store, gas station and general store. The local schools offer educational programs focused on preserving traditional Alaskan Native culture. Various organizations work to improve the residents’ quality of life such as Head Start and Early Learning programs. There are also some recreational sports teams such as Little League baseball and youth basketball teams. With its beautiful scenery and low population density of 0.37 people per square mile, Gulkana is an ideal place for visitors to experience Alaskan living at its best.
The population in Gulkana is 67. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gulkana is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gulkana is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gulkana
- 11.5% are married
- 5.5% are divorced
- 17.2% are married with children
- 3.4% have children, but are single
Race in Gulkana
- 53.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 46.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander