Shaktoolik, Alaska
Shaktoolik: City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States
About
Shaktoolik is a city located in the county of Nome Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 251. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 256 inhabitants.
The city was created 56 years ago in 1969.
Quick Facts about Shaktoolik
| Population | 256 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Postal code | 99771 |
| Phone Area Codes | 99771 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 64.3537,-161.1932 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment | October 07, 1969 (56 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:48:38 (24th July 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Scattered Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Shaktoolik is located at 64°21'13"N 161°11'36"W (64.3537000, -161.1932100).
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Weather
Scattered rain showers before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Shaktoolik increased by 1.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 251 | - | census |
| 2011 | 259 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 260 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 258 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 257 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 258 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 259 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 260 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 261 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 259 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 256 | -1.17% | estimation process |
Closest post offices linked to Shaktoolik.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shaktoolik Post Office | Shaktoolik (AK) | 99771 |
Other cities in Nome Census Area
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nome Census Area , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nome | 3,847 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Savoonga | 697 | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Gambell | 692 | Gambrell Army Airfield is a former United States Army airfield located in Gambell, a city in the Nome Census Area of the U. |
| Shishmaref | 606 | City and village in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Stebbins | 564 | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Saint Michael | 410 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Brevig Mission | 396 | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska |
| Koyuk | 363 | City in Alaska |
| Elim | 337 | City in Alaska |
| Golovin | 159 | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Diomede | 118 | City in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States |