Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, is an isolated mountain community of 290 people located in the Brooks Range in Alaska's North Slope. With a population density of 59 people per square mile, it is one of the least densely populated areas in the US, which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. The village's economy is primarily based on subsistence hunting and fishing, with smaller contributions from tourism and trade. The local businesses include the Anaktuvuk Pass Trading Post and Eskimo Inn. Year-round outdoor activities available in Anaktuvuk Pass range from hiking and biking to camping and snowshoeing. There are also several organizations that bring together members of the community such as the local church, Native Village of Anaktuvuk Pass, and Friends of Anaktuvuk Pass Education Center. Local sporting events held regularly include Cross-Country Ski Racing, Snowmachine Races, and Dog Mushing Races.
The population in Anaktuvuk Pass (zip 99721) is 290. There are 60 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Anaktuvuk Pass (zip 99721) is 25.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Anaktuvuk Pass (zip 99721) is 3.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Anaktuvuk Pass (zip 99721)
- 25.1% are married
- 3.1% are divorced
- 41.9% are married with children
- 48.8% have children, but are single
Race in Anaktuvuk Pass (zip 99721)
- 11.7% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 82.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander