Akiachak, AK (Zip Code 99551) is a rural community located in the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region of southwest Alaska. With a population of 609, Akiachak has a population density of 344 people per square mile. There are several local businesses in town ranging from the Akiachak Native Store to Akiachak Gas & Grocery. Year-round outdoor activities available to residents and visitors alike include snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, hiking, and berry picking. There are also several local organizations such as Youth for Environmental Stewardship which provides educational programming and career opportunities for youth and adults. Local sporting events occur year-round including baseball, basketball and volleyball tournaments as well as soccer matches at the high school.
The population in Akiachak (zip 99551) is 609. There are 335 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Akiachak (zip 99551) is 23.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Akiachak (zip 99551) is 4.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Akiachak (zip 99551)
- 42.7% are married
- 4.0% are divorced
- 38.9% are married with children
- 40.7% have children, but are single
Race in Akiachak (zip 99551)
- 2.0% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 93.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander