Chefornak, AK is a small rural community of 459 people located on the Alaska Peninsula. It is an isolated and remote area that provides a sense of seclusion to its inhabitants. The population density in Chefornak is 88 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile.
The main industry in Chefornak is the commercial fishing industry, and many businesses in the area are related to this activity. Other local businesses include grocery stores, gas stations, cafes, and general retail stores. There are also various organizations such as Women's Group Of Chefornak, Akulaasiutit Hunting and Fishing Club, along with others that help provide support for the community's needs.
Chefornak has plenty of outdoor activities to offer year-round including hunting, fishing, hiking, birdwatching, boating on the nearby Bering Sea or Pacific Ocean coastlines. Winter activities include snowmobiling and skiing as well as snowshoeing for those looking for something different.
Chefornak may be small but it does have some exciting sporting events throughout the year as well. Some popular tournaments include basketball tournaments from March through April and volleyball tournaments during summer months from July through August. The events attract athletes from all around Alaska who come together to compete and cheer each other on.
The population in Chefornak (zip 99561) is 459. There are 86 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chefornak (zip 99561) is 24.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chefornak (zip 99561) is 5.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chefornak (zip 99561)
- 40.9% are married
- 4.3% are divorced
- 76.1% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Chefornak (zip 99561)
- 2.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 97.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander