Togiak, Alaska is a small town located in the Aleutian Region of Alaska with an estimated population of 832. It has a total area of 551 sq mi and a population density of 0 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The local economy is mainly focused on fishing, and supporting other industries such as hunting, trapping, and gathering seafood. As far as businesses go, Togiak General Store offers groceries and other general merchandise while Togiak Fisheries offers smoked salmon and fresh fish to take home. In addition to that there are several lodges such as Bluffs Lodge or Big River Lodge where visitors can stay for a few nights while exploring the area.
Visitors looking for outdoor activities have plenty of options in Togiak. For starters, it’s possible to go kayaking along the coast or fishing on rivers like Big Creek or Virgin Creek. Hunting game such as caribou or black bear is also popular activity often done with the help of experienced local guides. In addition there are several hiking trails around town including those in Becharof National Wildlife Refuge that will take you through lush forests and meadows filled with wildlife.
Sports-lovers should note that Togiak has been host to various sporting events such as the Alaska Intensive Basketball Camp for middle schoolers and volleyball tournaments between different villages in the region. Finally, there are many organizations based in Togiak such as Maniilaq Association which provides healthcare services to locals or Second Hope Rescue Foundation dedicated to protecting dogs from abuse or neglect in rural Alaskan communities.
The population in Togiak (zip 99678) is 832. There are 0 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Togiak (zip 99678) is 26.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Togiak (zip 99678) is 4.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Togiak (zip 99678)
- 38.9% are married
- 5.2% are divorced
- 46.1% are married with children
- 32.6% have children, but are single
Race in Togiak (zip 99678)
- 5.0% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 89.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander