Kaktovik

City in North Slope Borough, Alaska

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Kaktovik is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, with 283 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level.

About Kaktovik

Kaktovik (; Inupiaq: Qaaktuġvik, IPA: [qaːktoʁvik]) is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Kaktovik

Median household income
$93,750
Median home value
$97,100
Median age
32.7
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Kaktovik, AK population

Kaktovik had 283 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census283
Density366 per sq mi (141 per km²)

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

Kaktovik at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyNorth Slope Borough
TypeCity
Population283 (2020)
Land area0.77 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Water area0.27 sq mi (0.70 km²)
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates70.1202° N, 143.6201° W
ZIP code99747
Census code (GEOID)0236990

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

Frequently asked questions about Kaktovik

What county is Kaktovik in?

Kaktovik is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Kaktovik, AK?

283 people lived in Kaktovik at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kaktovik, AK?

The ZIP code of Kaktovik is 99747.

What is the elevation of Kaktovik?

36 feet (11 m) above sea level.

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