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 54 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 (54 years ago)
Time Zone : Alaska Time Zone
Local time : 02:19:45 (29th March 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).

Kivalina map

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

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