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Alakanuk, AK

Founded 1969Kusilvak Census AreaElev. 1 m
Population
997
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Alakanuk

With about 997 residents, Alakanuk is one of Alaska's notable places. Alakanuk was founded in 1969 and sits in Kusilvak Census Area. The median age is 21.5 and the median household income is $39,667. Around 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 6 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
997
Median age
21.5
Median household income
$39,667
Per-capita income
$11,599
Poverty rate
39.9%
High-school grad or higher
74.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
Unemployment
21.2%
Avg. commute
5.8 min
Work from home
0%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office27.4%
Management, business, science & arts22.6%
Service21.2%
Production, transportation & material moving17%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median gross rent
$828/mo
Owner-occupied
68%
Median year built
1992
Households
222
Avg. household size
4.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Alakanuk has 1 public school.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading25%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alakanuk SchoolOtherGrades -112

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Alakanuk vs Alaska and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Alakanuk.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Kusilvak County
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low
HailVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Alakanuk is in Kusilvak County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Alakanuk was founded in 1969 and sits in Kusilvak Census Area. Elevation ~1 m.

Population trend
1K65199720072024
Map of Alakanuk
Alakanuk, AK
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Nearby cities
Emmonak (6 mi)Kotlik (41 mi)Chevak (87 mi)Hooper Bay (96 mi)Nome (126 mi)Unalakleet (145 mi)

Common questions

Alakanuk — frequently asked

What is the population of Alakanuk, Alaska?
Alakanuk has a population of about 997, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What natural-disaster risks does Alakanuk face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kusilvak County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, landslide.
How many schools are in Alakanuk?
Alakanuk has 1 public schools (). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Alakanuk?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Alakanuk. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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