Nightmute, Alaska
Nightmute: City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States
About
Nightmute is a city located in the county of Bethel Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 280. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 316 inhabitants.
The city was created 52 years ago in 1974.
Quick Facts about Nightmute
| Population | 316 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Postal code | 99690 |
| Phone Area Codes | 99690 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.99% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.01% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 60.4794,-164.7239 |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Establishment | April 30, 1974 (52 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Nome |
| Local time | 02:54:18 (3rd June 2026) |
| Population growth | 11.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Nightmute is located at 60°28'46"N 164°43'26"W (60.4794400, -164.7238900).
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Weather
49°F
Mostly Clear
10 to 15 mph N
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Nightmute increased by 11.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 280 | - | census |
| 2011 | 295 | 5.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 298 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 300 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 302 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 301 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 307 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 313 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 314 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 317 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 316 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Nightmute zip code is 99690.
County name: Bethel, County
fips: 02050
NME, Negtemiut, Nichta, Nichtmut, Nighmute, Nightmut, Nigmuit, Nigmute, Nigtmuit, Nigtmute, Nikhta
Closest post offices linked to Nightmute.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tununak Post Office | Tununak (AK) | 99681 |
Other cities in Bethel Census Area
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bethel Census Area , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 6,658 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Kwethluk | 761 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Quinhagak | 706 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Nunapitchuk | 530 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Chefornak | 466 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Napaskiak | 402 | City in Alaska |
| Napakiak | 370 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Eek | 314 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Lower Kalskag | 314 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Goodnews Bay | 277 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Upper Kalskag | 235 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Mekoryuk | 205 | City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Chuathbaluk | 126 | City in Alaska |
| Platinum | 67 | City in Alaska |