Nelchina, AK is a small and remote town located in the south-central part of the state with a population of 198 as of 2020. The population density is 2.62 people per square mile in comparison to the US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. While Nelchina may be considered too small for a mall, it does have several local businesses that keep the town thriving. These businesses include Gino's Grocery Store which offers a variety of fresh food at reasonable prices, and Maudie's Café & Coffee House which serves delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as provides coffee from all over Alaska. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities to do in Nelchina such as skijoring, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting and exploring the nearby creeks and streams during summer months; or attending one of the local sporting events like hockey tournaments or dog mushing races throughout winter. Aside from these activities, there are other demographic organizations that help keep Nelchina connected such as the Nelchina Senior Center offering programs like art classes for seniors or helping them find employment opportunities.
The population in Nelchina is 198. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nelchina is 39.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nelchina is 4.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nelchina
- 85.8% are married
- 0.0% are divorced
- 100.0% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Nelchina
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander