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Aniak, AK

City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

Population

585

Land area

6.1sq mi

People per sq mi

95

ZIP codes

0

Aniak and its ZIP codes

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Aniak at a glance

  • Aniak is about 74 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • The median household income is $93,542, close to the Alaska median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,600 (25% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,313 a month.

Local data for Aniak, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Aniak, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$93,542

Poverty rate

13.6%

Median home value

$265,600

Median rent

$1,313/mo

Homeownership

57.7%

Bachelor's or higher

13.1%

Median age

28.7

Average commute

5.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (91), German Americans (37), Norwegian Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Aniak.

Details

Unemployment rate

10.3%

Aug 2026, -2.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,594

6,225 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,706

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$651M

FY 2026, $34,892 per person

Bethel Census Area economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Aniak, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone20.8%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked12.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other19.1%
  • Worked from home36.7%

Average one-way commute: 5.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Aniak, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

65

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

106

2.4% of homes, county

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Aniak, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

31.5%

U.S. 12.8% +18.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.2%

U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts

Cities near Aniak

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ChuathbalukCity9 mi4.5
Upper KalskagCity26 mi3.6
Lower KalskagCity27 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Aniak, AK in?
Aniak is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Aniak, AK?
About 585 people live in Aniak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Aniak?
Nearby places include Chuathbaluk (9 mi), Upper Kalskag (26 mi), Lower Kalskag (27 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023