Elim, AK is a small community located in the Nome Census Area of Alaska. The population in Elim is 296 according to the 2020 US Census Bureau, and the population density is 0 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Elim offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities and organizations for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Popular outdoor activities include snow shoeing, dog mushing, and four-wheeling. Fishing is also popular on Elim Lake near town. For those who are looking for something indoors there are several local organizations such as the Elim Historical Society which provides interesting information about the town’s history as well as a library in the community center where locals can check out books or use computers with internet access. Local businesses include Joe's Grocery Store, Adrian's Cuisine Restaurant, and Arctic Rhythm B&B Bed & Breakfast Inn. There are also several sporting events that take place throughout the year such as basketball tournaments at Elim School gymnasium and junior hockey teams competing outdoors on an arena covered with ice during winter months.
The population in Elim (zip 99739) is 296. There are 0 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elim (zip 99739) is 18.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elim (zip 99739) is 3.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elim (zip 99739)
- 28.4% are married
- 6.0% are divorced
- 39.7% are married with children
- 32.9% have children, but are single
Race in Elim (zip 99739)
- 1.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 96.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander