Kotlik, AK is a small fishing village located on the coast of Norton Sound in northwestern Alaska. With a population of 1,247 and a population density of 220.99 people per square mile, Kotlik is a quaint place to live with plenty of outdoor activities to keep its citizens entertained. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, crabbing, hunting, and snowmobiling. There are also several local businesses in Kotlik which provide goods and services to the community such as the Cold Storage Fish Plant and Kotlik Trading Company. The town also has several civic organizations dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Kotlik including Natives for Conservation and the Native Village of Kotlik. Local sporting events occur throughout the year with basketball tournaments held at the local school gymnasium and baseball games hosted by Kotlik Little League every summer. With an abundance of recreational activities and community services, Kotlik offers its residents a unique small-town lifestyle that is ideal for those looking for an escape from city life.
The population in Kotlik is 1,247. There are 431 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kotlik is 18.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kotlik is 4.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kotlik
- 33.0% are married
- 4.7% are divorced
- 34.8% are married with children
- 50.0% have children, but are single
Race in Kotlik
- 1.9% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 96.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander