99606 Newhalen, AK is a small rural town located on the west bank of the Nushagak River in southwestern Alaska. With a population of only 328, it's one of the least populated places in the entire United States. Despite its small size there is still plenty to do in the community and plenty of opportunities for social engagement. \nLocal businesses include salmon fishing lodges, locally-run restaurants, and local art galleries for tourists to take advantage of. Year-round outdoor activities available are hiking, snowmobiling, kayaking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. There are also several organizations such as a volunteer fire department that is focused on protecting the area from wild fires and helping those in need during natural disasters. Lastly, there are local sporting events such as dog sled races and snowmobile rallies that attract visitors near and far.
The population in Newhalen (zip 99606) is 328. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newhalen (zip 99606) is 30.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Newhalen (zip 99606) is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Newhalen (zip 99606)
- 41.0% are married
- 7.0% are divorced
- 35.4% are married with children
- 30.4% have children, but are single
Race in Newhalen (zip 99606)
- 10.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 82.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander