Chevak, AK is a small town in Alaska with a population of 1,271. It has a population density of 1,332 people per square mile. Located on the shores of the Kuskokwim River in Southwest Alaska, Chevak is home to several businesses and organizations that serve its small but close-knit community. Local businesses include Chevak's Chevron gas station, Ukiaraq Restaurant, and the Chevak Subsistence Office, which offers assistance to local residents who rely on subsistence activities as their primary source of food. Year-round outdoor activities in Chevak include fishing in the Kuskokwim River for salmon and sheefish or exploring the area's stunning tundra on ATV or snowmobile trails. In addition, there are many other organizations such as the local volunteer fire department and emergency services. Finally, locals can enjoy various sporting events such as basketball and volleyball games at the local school gymnasium or join up with nearby villages for tournament play throughout the year.
The population in Chevak (zip 99563) is 1,271. There are 1,313 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chevak (zip 99563) is 34.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chevak (zip 99563) is 4.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chevak (zip 99563)
- 47.6% are married
- 1.7% are divorced
- 37.1% are married with children
- 54.1% have children, but are single
Race in Chevak (zip 99563)
- 7.9% are White
- 2.2% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 81.4% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander