99788 Chalkyitsik, AK is a small community in the interior of Alaska with a population of 119 people. It has a population density of 13 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is most known for its hunting and fishing opportunities, as well as for its views of the nearby mountains and Yukon river.
The town is home to several businesses that provide local goods and services to residents and visitors alike. These include a general store, an auto repair shop, a post office, and a gas station/convenience store. Additionally, there are several restaurants serving traditional Alaskan cuisine such as smoked salmon and reindeer stew.
Locals enjoy outdoor recreation year-round thanks to the mild temperatures. Popular activities include skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, and hiking along trails nearby. Some nearby attractions include the National Park Service's Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and the Arctic Circle Trails System. There are also several sporting events hosted by the High School including basketball games in the winter months and soccer games in the summer months.
In addition to these businesses and recreational activities there are other organizations located in 99788 Chalkyitsik that support local causes such as conservation or youth development initiatives. For example, there is an organization that helps connect volunteers with projects related to local land management or habitat protection efforts. Another example is a community center that provides educational programs for children throughout the year in order to help prepare them for college or vocational training following their graduation from high school.
The population in Chalkyitsik (zip 99788) is 119. There are 14 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chalkyitsik (zip 99788) is 34.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chalkyitsik (zip 99788) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chalkyitsik (zip 99788)
- 40.2% are married
- 0.0% are divorced
- 41.2% are married with children
- 47.1% have children, but are single
Race in Chalkyitsik (zip 99788)
- 16.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 81.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander