Kake, Alaska is a small community located on the southeastern coast of Kupreanof Island. With a population of just 635 people, it has been home to the Tlingit people since ancient times. Despite its small size, Kake offers plenty in the way of entertainment and recreation year round. Local businesses include Naha Bay Lodge, Olga's Restaurant & Bar, and The Salty Dog Cafe. Outdoor activities range from fishing and kayaking to beachcombing and hiking through the surrounding wilderness. Other organizations around town include the Kake Tribal Clinic, Kake City Hall, and the Kake Public Library. Finally, local sporting events include weekly basketball games at the high school gymnasium as well as annual tournaments for traditional Native Alaskan sports like stickpulling and blanket tossing.
The population in Kake (zip 99830) is 635. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kake (zip 99830) is 34.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kake (zip 99830) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kake (zip 99830)
- 50.6% are married
- 8.5% are divorced
- 35.7% are married with children
- 17.1% have children, but are single
Race in Kake (zip 99830)
- 21.3% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 62.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 13.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander