99566 Chitina, AK is a small, rural community located in the Copper River Valley of Alaska. It has a population of 92 people and a population density of 0 people per square mile. The area is known for its beautiful landscapes and wide open spaces filled with wildlife.
The local businesses in Chitina include the Chitina Mercantile, which offers groceries, hardware, sporting goods and other items; Chitina Inn & Gifts, which offers mid-range lodging and souvenirs; and the Chitina Cafe & Bakery, which serves up traditional American diner fare.
Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty to do in Chitina year-round. Popular activities include fishing on the Copper River, hunting for wild game in nearby Wrangell St Elias National Park, backcountry skiing at Mt Sanford Lodge, bird watching along Lake Louise Road and sledding down the mountain trails near Kenny Lake. The area is also home to numerous hiking trails that will take you from one amazing view to the next.
Chitina also has numerous organizations such as the volunteers fire department and several churches that serve the community’s spiritual needs. Local sporting events include a men's softball league held each summer at Crystal Lake Park as well as an annual floatplane race on the Copper River in July.
The population in Chitina (zip 99566) is 92. There are 0 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chitina (zip 99566) is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chitina (zip 99566) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chitina (zip 99566)
- 20.3% are married
- 6.8% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 21.1% have children, but are single
Race in Chitina (zip 99566)
- 54.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 45.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander