Nuiqsut, Alaska
Nuiqsut: City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States
About
Nuiqsut 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 402. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 418 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nuiqsut
| Population | 418 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Postal code | 99789 |
| Phone Area Codes | 99789 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 70.2175,-150.9764 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Anchorage |
| Local time | 18:21:05 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 3.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | -11℉ Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Nuiqsut is located at 70°13'3"N 150°58'35"W (70.2175000, -150.9763900).
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Weather
-11°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
0 to 15 mph N
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Nuiqsut increased by 3.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 402 | - | census |
| 2011 | 410 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 417 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 422 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 422 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 423 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 417 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 424 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 426 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 425 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 418 | -1.67% | estimation process |
Nuiqsut zip code is 99789.
County name: North Slope, County
fips: 02185
NUI, Nooiksut, Nuiqsat
Other cities in North Slope Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in North Slope Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Utqiagvik | 4,390 | Most northerly city in Alaska, USA |
| Point Hope | 700 | City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Kaktovik | 250 | City in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States |