Adak, Alaska Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Adak, Alaska is 171, with 60% male and 40% female. Adak has experienced a dramatic decline in population since the decommissioning of the U.S. Naval Air Station, which once made it a bustling military outpost. However, the community remains a small hub for fishing and wildlife.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1959 (incorporated)
- County: Aleutians West Census Area
- Land area: 122.4 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 1.4 people per square mile
- Area code: 907
- Zip code: 99546
Geography and Location
Adak is located on Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands, part of southwestern Alaska. It is one of the westernmost inhabited locations in the United States. The island is known for its remote and rugged terrain, with volcanic mountains, tundra, and coastal cliffs defining its geography. Adak’s maritime climate results in cold, windy conditions year-round, and the island is often covered in fog. Due to its location near the Bering Sea, Adak serves as a vital spot for commercial fishing, especially for crab and halibut. Its isolation and unique environment also attract wildlife enthusiasts and adventurers seeking a rare glimpse of Aleutian wildlife, including seabirds and marine mammals.
Demographics
Median resident age: 35.2 years
Median household income: $52,727
Median house value: $0
Population by Race
Races in Adak:
- White Non-Hispanic (45.6%)
- American Indian (37.3%)
- Filipino (9.8%)
- Hispanic (5.1%)
- Two or more races (2.2%)
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.9%)
- Black (1.3%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: Irish (6.6%), English (4.7%), German (3.5%), Swiss (3.5%), United States (3.2%), Swedish (2.5%).
Land area: 122.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Adak
- High school or higher: 96.1%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.3%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
- Unemployed: 7.5%
- Mean travel time to work: 6.3 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Adak CDP
- Never married: 31.7%
- Now married: 49.0%
- Separated: 1.6%
- Widowed: 2.1%
- Divorced: 15.6%
11.7% Foreign born (8.2% Asia, 2.2% Europe, 1.3% Latin America).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Adak:
- NORTON SOUND REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 1180 miles; NOME, AK)
- YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL (about 1190 miles; BETHEL, AK)
- BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORP (about 1353 miles; DILLINGHAM, AK)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Adak:
- ADAK (about 2 miles; ADAK ISLAND, AK; Abbreviation: ADK)
- ST PAUL ISLAND (about 574 miles; ST PAUL ISLAND, AK; Abbreviation: SNP)
- UNALASKA (about 713 miles; UNALASKA, AK; Abbreviation: DUT)
Other public-use airports nearest to Adak:
- ATKA (about 171 miles; ATKA, AK; Abbreviation: AKA)
- ST GEORGE (about 582 miles; ST GEORGE, AK; Abbreviation: PBV)
- CHERNOFSKI HARBOR (about 638 miles; CHERNOFSKI HARBOR, AK; Abbreviation: KCN)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Adak:
- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 1964 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 2184 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
- BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-HAWAII CAMPUS (about 2448 miles; LAIE, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,273)
- LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2461 miles; PEARL CITY, HI; Full-time enrollment: 3,511)
- HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2469 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,787)
- HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (about 2470 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 6,186)
- UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA (about 2472 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 14,113)
Public primary/middle school in Adak:
- ADAK SCHOOL (Students: 15; Location: 100 MECHAUIES ROAD; Grades: KG – 12)