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Gulkana, AK
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
Population
47
Land area
34.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
0
Gulkana and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Copper River Census Area. PPP loans are for Gulkana.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,561
1,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.6M
FY 2026, $16,664 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gulkana, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
69° / -12°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gulkana, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Gulkana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TazlinaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| GakonaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 60.6 |
| GlennallenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 115 |
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Copper CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.5 |
| TolsonaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 45.5 |
| Willow CreekCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 37.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gulkana, AK in?
- Gulkana is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Gulkana, AK?
- About 47 people live in Gulkana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gulkana?
- Nearby places include Tazlina (11 mi), Gakona (11 mi), Glennallen (13 mi), Silver Springs (13 mi), Copper Center (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023