99759 Point Lay, AK is a small Alaskan village with a population of 273. It has a population density of 10 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The main industry in this area is commercial fishing and subsistence hunting, but many local businesses also exist such as Point Lay Store & Post Office, Nauyana's Art Shop, and Nunamorriq Native Corporation Store. Year-round outdoor activities include seal hunting, bird watching, berry picking, and river fishing. Other organizations that help support the community are Bethel Native Corporation and Tribal Council who provide educational opportunities for the village children. Local sporting events occur often in Point Lay including basketball tournaments with neighboring communities and annual whaling competitions.
The population in Point Lay (zip 99759) is 273. There are 11 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Point Lay (zip 99759) is 23.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Point Lay (zip 99759) is 3.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Point Lay (zip 99759)
- 22.5% are married
- 5.7% are divorced
- 35.3% are married with children
- 51.0% have children, but are single
Race in Point Lay (zip 99759)
- 4.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 76.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 12.8% Two or more races
- 1.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander