Golovin

City in Nome Census Area, Alaska

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Golovin is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 175 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Mountain, 14.7 miles NW.

About Golovin

Golovin (formerly Chinik, from Inupiaq: Siŋik or Central Yupik: Cingik; Russian: Головин) is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Golovin had a population of 175.

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Living in Golovin

Median household income
$66,667
Median home value
$89,000
Median age
31.9
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Golovin, AK population

Golovin had 175 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census175
Density42 per sq mi (16 per km²)

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

Golovin at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyNome Census Area
TypeCity
Population175 (2020)
Land area4.13 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates64.5603° N, 163.0076° W
ZIP code99784
Official websitekawerak.org/tribalHomePages/golovin/index.html
Census code (GEOID)0229180

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

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Frequently asked questions about Golovin

What county is Golovin in?

Golovin is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Golovin, AK?

175 people lived in Golovin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Golovin, AK?

The ZIP code of Golovin is 99784.

What is the elevation of Golovin?

43 feet (13 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Golovin?

White Mountain (14.7 mi), Elim (22.1 mi).

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