Buckland

City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

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Buckland is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 550 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level.

About Buckland

Buckland (Inupiaq: Nunatchiaq) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buckland had a population of 550. It takes its English name from the Buckland River, which in turn takes its name from Oxford University professor William Buckland.

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Living in Buckland

Median household income
$58,990
Median home value
$86,700
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Median age
23.6
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Buckland, AK population

Buckland had 550 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census550
Density770 per sq mi (297 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Buckland at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
TypeCity
Population550 (2020)
Land area0.71 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Water area0.29 sq mi (0.74 km²)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates65.9771° N, 161.1396° W
ZIP code99727
Census code (GEOID)0209600

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Frequently asked questions about Buckland

What county is Buckland in?

Buckland is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Buckland, AK?

550 people lived in Buckland at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Buckland, AK?

The ZIP code of Buckland is 99727.

What is the elevation of Buckland?

13 feet (4 m) above sea level.

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