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Akiachak, Alaska Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Akiachak is 690, with 52% male and 48% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by its role as a small, remote village in Alaska.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1918
  • County: Bethel Census Area
  • Land area: 6.7 square miles
  • Population density: 103 people per square mile
  • Area code: 907
  • Zip code: 99551

Geography and Location

Akiachak is located in southwestern Alaska, along the Kuskokwim River in the Bethel Census Area. The village is part of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, which is characterized by tundra, wetlands, and numerous rivers and lakes. Akiachak is accessible primarily by boat or plane, as there are no roads connecting it to larger towns or cities. The village is primarily inhabited by Alaska Natives, and subsistence activities like fishing, hunting, and berry picking are important for the local economy. Akiachak experiences a subarctic climate, with long, cold winters and short, mild summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 22.2 years
Median household income: $35,833
Median house value: $48,300

Population by Race

Races in Akiachak:

  • American Indian (96.4%)
  • Two or more races (4.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (3.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)

Ancestries: .

Land area: 6.8 square miles

Map of Akiachak, AK

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Akiachak

  • High school or higher: 64.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 25.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 5.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Akiachak CDP

  • Never married: 40.7%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 2.2%

0.0% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Akiachak:

  • YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL (about 34 miles; BETHEL, AK)
  • BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORP (about 241 miles; DILLINGHAM, AK)
  • NORTON SOUND REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 358 miles; NOME, AK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Akiachak:

Other public-use airports nearest to Akiachak:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Akiachak:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 803 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 979 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
  • BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-HAWAII CAMPUS (about 2708 miles; LAIE, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,273)
  • LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2724 miles; PEARL CITY, HI; Full-time enrollment: 3,511)
  • HONOLULU COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2730 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,787)
  • HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (about 2732 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 6,186)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA (about 2732 miles; HONOLULU, HI; Full-time enrollment: 14,113)

Public primary/middle school in Akiachak:

  • AKIACHAK SCHOOL (Students: 185; Location: AKIACHAK #51100; Grades: PK – 12)

Libraries

Library in Akiachak:

  • AKIACHAK SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $38,050; Location: #1 MAIN STREET; 11,215 books; 105 audio materials; 482 video materials; 55 serial subscriptions)

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