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Pelican, AK
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
Population
58
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
106
ZIP codes
0
Pelican and its ZIP codes
Pelican at a glance
- Pelican is about 82 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Pelican, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. PPP loans are for Pelican.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,807
1,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.9M
FY 2026, $13,894 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pelican, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
59
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
60° / 28°F
164.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pelican, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Pelican
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Elfin CoveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 168.4 |
| Game CreekCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pelican, AK in?
- Pelican is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
- What is the population of Pelican, AK?
- About 58 people live in Pelican, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pelican?
- Nearby places include Elfin Cove (12 mi), Game Creek (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023