Pelican
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Pelican is a city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, with 98 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 217 ft (66 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elfin Cove, 10.1 miles N.
- 98residents (2020 Census)
- 217 ftelevation · 66 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 178 / sq mipopulation density
- 99832ZIP code
About Pelican
Pelican (Tlingit: K'udeis'x̱'e) is a small town in the northwestern part of Chichagof Island in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Pelican was founded in 1938 by fish buyer Charlie Raatikainen who established the town as a business venture to support his fish processing company.
As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 88, down from 163 at the 2000 census. As of the newest 2020 census, Pelican has a total population of 98 people.
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Living in Pelican
- Median household income
- $63,500
- Median home value
- $187,500
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 54
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Pelican had 98 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 98 |
|---|---|
| Density | 178 per sq mi (69 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pelican at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 98 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.9592° N, 136.2151° W |
| ZIP code | 99832 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0259650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pelican
- Elfin Cove10.1 mi N
- Game Creek26.5 mi E
- Whitestone Logging Camp30.3 mi E
- Hoonah30.8 mi E
- Gustavus37.2 mi NE
- Tenakee Springs41.6 mi E
- Excursion Inlet44.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pelican
What county is Pelican in?
Pelican is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Pelican, AK?
98 people lived in Pelican at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pelican, AK?
The ZIP code of Pelican is 99832.
What is the elevation of Pelican?
217 feet (66 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pelican?
Elfin Cove (10.1 mi), Game Creek (26.5 mi), Whitestone Logging Camp (30.3 mi), Hoonah (30.8 mi), Gustavus (37.2 mi).
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