Pelican, Alaska

About Pelican

Pelican is a tiny community in southern Alaska, home to 91 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Pelican is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 165 residents per square mile.

📰 Pelican News Today

• Pelican finally gets supplies after going a month without ferries or seaplanes Alaska Public Media · Jan 7
• Pelican finally takes flight after going 34 days without a plane or ferry, as Juneau’s airport catches up on storm disruptions Juneau Independent · Jan 1
• Winter weather leaves Pelican without seaplane, ferry access for weeks KCAW · Dec 31
• Pelican has gone without plane or ferry service since Nov. 28, due mostly to record-setting weather Chilkat Valley News · Dec 29
• 9 Tiny Off-Grid Towns In Alaska WorldAtlas · Feb 24

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What Makes Pelican Unique

• The only place in America named Pelican — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• With 91 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
• Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
• Positioned in southern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏫 Schools in Pelican

• Pelican School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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