Point Lay, AK is a small community located on the coast of Alaska. With a population of 229 people, Point Lay offers a range of year-round outdoor activities for both locals and visitors. Local businesses in Point Lay include the Point Lay Store, the Maniilaq Association Health Center, and the Point Lay Community Library.
Outdoor activities in Point Lay include fishing, hiking, and hunting. Each summer there is an annual walrus hunt which has been held since time immemorial by members of the Inupiaq Eskimo Tribe that inhabit the area. Other popular outdoor activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing during the winter months.
In addition to local businesses and outdoor activities, Point Lay also has several demographic organizations that provide services to its community members such as housing development assistance through Maniilaq Association's Housing Program, health care services from Maniilaq Association Health Center, and public safety coverage from North Slope Borough Police Department who regularly patrol the area.
There are no local sporting events in Point Lay however there is an annual 4th of July Festival which includes games like bingo and other family friendly events. This festival also serves as a showcase for various cultural dances performed by local tribal groups as well as music performances throughout the day.
The population in Point Lay is 229. There are 8 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Point Lay is 23.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Point Lay is 3.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Point Lay
- 22.5% are married
- 5.7% are divorced
- 35.3% are married with children
- 51.0% have children, but are single
Race in Point Lay
- 4.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 76.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 12.8% Two or more races
- 1.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander