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Moving to Aleknagik, Alaska

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The current estimated population of Aleknagik, Alaska is 210, with 53.5% male and 46.5% female. Aleknagik has experienced slow but steady growth, remaining a small, remote community with strong ties to subsistence living.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1973 (incorporated)
  • County: Dillingham Census Area
  • Land area: 11.5 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 18 people per square mile
  • Area code: 907
  • Zip code: 99555

Geography and Location

Aleknagik, Alaska is located in southwestern Alaska, near the Nushagak Bay and Lake Aleknagik, part of the greater Bristol Bay region. The town is remote, with no road access to the outside world; it is accessible by plane and boat. The area around Aleknagik is known for its pristine wilderness, with fishing, hunting, and subsistence living being important aspects of the local economy and culture. The surrounding landscape is defined by mountains, rivers, lakes, and dense forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor adventurers. The community is primarily made up of Alaska Natives, with a strong cultural emphasis on traditional ways of life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 28.3 years
Median household income: $22,750
Median house value: $132,400

Population by Race

Races in Aleknagik:

  • American Indian (84.6%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (13.1%)
  • Two or more races (3.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)
  • Other race (1.4%)

Ancestries: Dutch (1.4%).

Land area: 11.5 square miles

Map of Aleknagik, AK

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aleknagik

  • High school or higher: 70.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 21.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aleknagik city

  • Never married: 35.0%
  • Now married: 38.9%
  • Separated: 6.4%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+18.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Aleknagik:

  • BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORP (about 19 miles; DILLINGHAM, AK)
  • YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL (about 248 miles; BETHEL, AK)
  • PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTE (about 436 miles; KODIAK, AK)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aleknagik:

Other public-use airports nearest to Aleknagik:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aleknagik:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (about 624 miles; ANCHORAGE, AK; Full-time enrollment: 9,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (about 840 miles; FAIRBANKS, AK; Full-time enrollment: 5,034)
  • PENINSULA COLLEGE (about 2554 miles; PORT ANGELES, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,374)
  • BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-HAWAII CAMPUS (about 2586 miles; LAIE, HI; Full-time enrollment: 2,273)
  • WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 2602 miles; BELLINGHAM, WA; Full-time enrollment: 11,889)
  • LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 2603 miles; PEARL CITY, HI; Full-time enrollment: 3,511)
  • EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE (about 2605 miles; OLYMPIA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,749)

Public primary/middle school in Aleknagik:

  • ALEKNAGIK SCHOOL (Students: 35; Location: PO BOX 84; Grades: KG – 08)

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