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 64 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 (64 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:50:32 (19th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | 3.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Utqiagvik is located at 71°17'26"N 156°47'19"W (71.2905800, -156.7887200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Utqiagvik
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 |
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
