Shishmaref, Alaska

Shishmaref: City and village in the Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States

About

Shishmaref is a village located in the county of Nome Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 563 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 606 inhabitants.

The village was created 54 years ago in 1969.

Quick Facts about Shishmaref

Population : 606 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Alaska (United States)
County : Nome Census Area
Postal code : 99772
Phone Area Codes : 907
Area : 18.82 km2
Water as percent of area : 69.41%
Land as percent of area : 30.59%
Altitude : 16 feet / 5 meters
Establishment : July 07, 1969 (54 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−09:00
Local time : 10:52:52 (28th March 2024)
Density : 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.1% (2010-2020)
Shishmaref- Erin '53' edit '15653586503' image
Shishmaref- Erin '53' edit '15653586503'
Shishmaref- Erin '53' edit '15653586503' image

Geography

Shishmaref is located at 66°15'22"N 166°4'20"W (66.2562100, -166.0722900).

Shishmaref map

Demographics

The population of Shishmaref increased by 7.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 563 - census
2011 582 3.26% estimation process
2012 583 0.17% estimation process
2013 579 -0.69% estimation process
2014 575 -0.7% estimation process
2015 605 4.96% estimation process
2016 614 1.47% estimation process
2017 618 0.65% estimation process
2018 615 -0.49% estimation process
2019 613 -0.33% estimation process
2020 606 -1.16% estimation process

Shishmaref zip code is 99772. County name: Nome, County fips: 02180

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People born in Shishmaref (2)

People born in Shishmaref, including Eskimo artist George Aden Ahgupuk, Eskimo artist Wilbur Wright Walluk, .

List

Post offices near Shishmaref

Post Office Name City ZIP
Shishmar Post Office Shishmaref (AK) 99772

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City Name Population Title
Nome 3,847 City in Alaska, USA
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