Moving to Angoon, Alaska
The current estimated population of Angoon is 400, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has declined slightly in recent years, consistent with trends in remote Alaskan communities where economic opportunities are limited.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1800s
- County: Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
- Land area: 22.5 square miles
- Population density: 17 people per square mile
- Area code: 907
- Zip code: 99820
Geography and Location
Angoon is a small, remote village located on Admiralty Island in southeastern Alaska, part of the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The village is accessible only by boat or plane, making it one of the more isolated communities in the state. Angoon is known for its stunning natural surroundings, as it is located within the Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rainforest in the world. The village overlooks the Chatham Strait, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and waters. Angoon has a maritime climate, with cool, wet summers and mild winters compared to inland Alaska, though it still experiences significant rainfall throughout the year. The local economy is heavily reliant on fishing, subsistence activities, and tourism, with many visitors coming to explore Admiralty Island’s wilderness and wildlife, including the island’s famous population of brown bears. Angoon is also a predominantly Tlingit Native American community, and traditional culture plays a vital role in daily life. Despite its isolation, Angoon offers a peaceful and culturally rich environment surrounded by the natural beauty of Alaska.
Demographics
Median resident age: 32.2 years
Median household income: $29,861
Median house value: $85,800
Population by Race
Races in Angoon:
- American Indian (86.4%)
- White Non-Hispanic (10.5%)
- Hispanic (5.4%)
- Two or more races (4.5%)
- Other race (1.4%)
- Black (0.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: German (2.3%), English (2.1%), Irish (1.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.0%).
Land area: 22.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Angoon
- High school or higher: 77.0%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
- Unemployed: 12.9%
- Mean travel time to work: 15.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Angoon city
- Never married: 35.2%
- Now married: 47.4%
- Separated: 2.0%
- Widowed: 6.5%
- Divorced: 8.9%
0.0% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -68 (-10.6%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Angoon:
- BARTLETT REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 60 miles; JUNEAU, AK)
- MT EDGECUMBE HOSPITAL (about 60 miles; SITKA, AK)
- SITKA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 60 miles; SITKA, AK)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Angoon:
- JUNEAU INTL (about 59 miles; JUNEAU, AK; Abbreviation: JNU)
- SITKA ROCKY GUTIERREZ (about 63 miles; SITKA, AK; Abbreviation: SIT)
- GUSTAVUS (about 101 miles; GUSTAVUS, AK; Abbreviation: GST)
Other public-use airports nearest to Angoon:
- ANGOON (about 1 miles; ANGOON, AK; Abbreviation: AGN)
- CHATHAM (about 25 miles; CHATHAM, AK; Abbreviation: CYM)
- WARM SPRING BAY (about 34 miles; BARANOF, AK; Abbreviation: BNF)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Angoon:
- PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 1007 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
- WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 1030 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 11,889)
- WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 1033 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,656)
- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 1047 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
- SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE (about 1051 miles; MT VERNON, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,420)
- OLYMPIC COLLEGE (about 1071 miles; BREMERTON, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,889)
- EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE (about 1076 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)
Public primary/middle school in Angoon:
- ANGOON SCHOOL (Students: 116; Location: 500 KATANOOK WAY; Grades: PK – 12)