\nShungnak, AK is a small town located in Northwest Alaska near the Kobuk River. With a population of just 204 people and a population density of 33.16 people per square mile, Shungnak is one of the least populated places in the United States. Despite its small size, there are plenty of activities and organizations to keep residents occupied year-round. Local businesses include grocery stores, restaurants, fishing lodges, and gift shops. Outdoorsy folks can enjoy activities such as camping, hiking, berry picking, and fishing along the nearby Kobuk River. Shungnak also has several organizations that serve local needs such as the Shungnak Community Council and the Shungnak City Library. The city also hosts an annual snowmachine race that brings in competitors from all over Alaska each year.
The population in Shungnak is 204. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shungnak is 29, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shungnak is 4.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shungnak
- 19.6% are married
- 2.0% are divorced
- 36.0% are married with children
- 60.0% have children, but are single
Race in Shungnak
- 13.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 79.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander