Barrow (Utqiagvik), Alaska

Barrow: Most northerly city in Alaska, USA

About

Utqiagvik is a city located in the county of North Slope Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,244. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,390 inhabitants.

The city was created 65 years ago in 1959.

Quick Facts about Utqiagvik

Population : 4,390 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Alaska (United States)
County : North Slope Borough
Postal code : 99723
Phone Area Codes : 907
Official name : Barrow, Utqiaġvik
Water as percent of area : 12.37%
Land as percent of area : 87.63%
Named for : Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet
Altitude : 10 feet / 3 meters
Capital city : Utqiagvik is capital of North Slope Borough
Establishment : June 06, 1959 (65 years ago)
Time Zone : Alaska Time Zone
Local time : 04:01:24 (7th November 2024)
Population growth : 3.33% (2010-2020)
Barrow Alaska image
Barrow Alaska
Barrow Alaska image

Geography

Utqiagvik is located at 71°17'26"N 156°47'19"W (71.2905800, -156.7887200).

Barrow map

Demographics

The population of Utqiagvik increased by 3.33% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,244 - census
2011 4,288 1.03% estimation process
2012 4,375 1.99% estimation process
2013 4,447 1.62% estimation process
2014 4,438 -0.2% estimation process
2015 4,442 0.09% estimation process
2016 4,384 -1.32% estimation process
2017 4,438 1.22% estimation process
2018 4,479 0.92% estimation process
2019 4,467 -0.27% estimation process
2020 4,390 -1.75% estimation process

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People born in Utqiagvik (7)

People born in Utqiagvik, including singer and pianist Morgan Kibby, actress and director Kathleen Bryson, Iñupiat politician, activist and whaling captain Edward Itta, .

List

  • Edna Ahgeak MacLean (Iñupiaq linguist, anthropologist and educator from Alaska) she was born in 05/11/1944
  • Eben Hopson (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1922
  • Eileen MacLean she was born in 12/06/1949
  • Kamaka Hepa (American basketball player) he was born in 27/01/2000

Schools in Utqiagvik

College & universities near Utqiagvik, AK

Code Name City ZIP
434584 Ilisagvik College Barrow (AK) 99723

Post offices near Utqiagvik

Post Office Name City ZIP
Barrow Post Office Barrow (AK) 99723

Other cities in North Slope Borough

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in North Slope Borough , AK.

City Name Population Title
Point Hope 700 City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States
Nuiqsut 418 City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States
Kaktovik 250 City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Utqiagvik distances to largest Alaska cities