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Emmonak, AK
City in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
Population
966
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
195
ZIP codes
0
Emmonak and its ZIP codes
Emmonak at a glance
- Emmonak is about 151 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,764, 38% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 (68% below Alaska) and median rent is $890 a month.
Local data for Emmonak, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emmonak, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,764
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$890/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
6.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Swedish Americans (52), Russian Americans (7), Irish Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kusilvak Census Area. PPP loans are for Emmonak.
Unemployment rate
15.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,873
2,032 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,765
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.5M
FY 2026, $6,398 per person
How people get to work
Emmonak, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone6.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked35.4%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other41.4%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 6.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emmonak, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
49
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
11
0.6% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emmonak, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.1%
U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
36.3%
U.S. 12.8% +23.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Emmonak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlakanukCity | 6.8 mi | 32.2 |
| Nunam IquaCity | 23 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emmonak, AK in?
- Emmonak is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Emmonak, AK?
- About 966 people live in Emmonak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emmonak?
- Nearby places include Alakanuk (6.8 mi), Nunam Iqua (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023