Atqasuk
City in North Slope Borough, Alaska
Atqasuk is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, with 276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level.
- 276residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 39.1 sq miland area · 101.3 km²
- 7 / sq mipopulation density
- 99791ZIP code
About Atqasuk
Atqasuk (English: /ˈætkəˌsuk/; Iñupiaq: [ɐtqɐsuk]) is a small Iñupiat city in the North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 276 at the 2020 census and 233 at the 2010 census. The name of the city means “downslope” in the Iñupiaq language. The city is governed by the Native Village of Atqasuk, and maintains a predominantly subsistence-based lifestyle centered on hunting, fishing, and gathering.
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Living in Atqasuk
- Median household income
- $90,625
- Median home value
- $122,200
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 27.3
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Atqasuk had 276 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 276 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atqasuk at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 276 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.12 sq mi (101.3 km²) |
| Water area | 3.62 sq mi (9.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 70.4797° N, 157.3239° W |
| ZIP code | 99791 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0204500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Atqasuk
What county is Atqasuk in?
Atqasuk is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Atqasuk, AK?
276 people lived in Atqasuk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atqasuk, AK?
The ZIP code of Atqasuk is 99791.
What is the elevation of Atqasuk?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
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