Saxman, Alaska
City · Population 377 · #79 in Alaska
About Saxman
Set in the southeastern part of Alaska, Saxman is a tiny community with an estimated population of 377.
Officially, Saxman is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.97 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 389 residents per square mile.
📰 Saxman News Today
- Community leaders deliver State of Saxman address KRBD · Apr 13
- Cape Fox Leadership Applauds Presidential Signing of Congressman Begich’s Legislation House.gov · May 20
- Haaland visits Ketchikan Ketchikan Daily News · Jul 3
- Gubernatorial candidate and former revenue commissioner Adam Crum talks goals and experience KRBD · Apr 20
- Saxman, Alaska Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Saxman Unique
- The only place in America named Saxman — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
- Positioned in southeastern 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: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Saxman
- Brewed Awakenings — coffee shop (café)
- Galley
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Saxman Totem Park · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlaska
TypeCity
Population (2024)377
Rank in state#79 of 149
Land area0.97 sq mi
Density389/sq mi
Coordinates55.3231, -131.5892