Pelican, AK is a small town located on the shores of Chatham Strait with a population of just 38 people. With an impressive population density of 163.93 people per square mile, Pelican is the perfect place to experience nature and a slower pace of life than many other areas in the United States. Local businesses include the Pelican Grocery Store, Pelican Community Library, and Pelican Post Office. The area boasts year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and boating on nearby lakes and rivers. Other local organizations such as churches and nonprofits can also be found within the community boundaries. When it comes to sport events there are many to choose from including basketball tournaments that take place at Pelican High School or golf tournaments at nearby golf courses. There's something for everyone in this small Alaskan town by the sea!
The population in Pelican is 38. There are 69 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pelican is 48.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pelican is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pelican
- 21.1% are married
- 22.9% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Pelican
- 45.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 46.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander