Kivalina, Alaska
Kivalina: Alaska town facing tundra erosion
About
Kivalina is a town located in the county of Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 374 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 379 inhabitants.
The town was created 55 years ago in 1969.
Quick Facts about Kivalina
| Population : | 379 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alaska (United States) |
| County : | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Postal code : | 99750 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 907 |
| Area : | 10.26 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 62.24% |
| Land as percent of area : | 37.76% |
| Altitude : | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1969 (55 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:18:10 (2nd November 2024) |
| Density : | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kivalina is located at 67°43'37"N 164°32'16"W (67.7270300, -164.5377700).
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Demographics
The population of Kivalina increased by 1.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 374 | - | census |
| 2011 | 383 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 382 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 383 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 386 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 387 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 383 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 387 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 381 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 379 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 379 | 0% | estimation process |
Kivalina zip code is 99750.
County name: Northwest Arctic, County
fips: 02188
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Post offices near Kivalina
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kivalina Post Office | Kivalina (AK) | 99750 |
Other cities in Northwest Arctic Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northwest Arctic Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 3,260 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Selawik | 840 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Noorvik | 679 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Buckland | 422 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Kiana | 338 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Shungnak | 267 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Kobuk | 153 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Deering | 123 | City in Alaska |
