Kipnuk
Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Kipnuk is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 704 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chefornak, 16.2 miles NW.
- 704residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 20.1 sq miland area · 52.0 km²
- 35 / sq mipopulation density
- 99614ZIP code
About Kipnuk
Kipnuk (Central Yupik: Qipneq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kipnuk had a population of 704.
Kipnuk consists mostly of Yup'ik speaking Native Alaskans; the name means a "bend" referring to the bend in the (Qukaqliq) Kugkaktlik River where it is situated. The original settlement was situated along "Nukallpiarcunarli", a slough feeding into the (Qukaqliq) Kugkaktlik. This slough was thus named, because it was hard to detect. It was ideal for ambushing "Nukallpiaqs" or warrior/providers.
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Living in Kipnuk
- Median household income
- $45,250
- Median home value
- $51,000
- Median rent
- $838/mo
- Median age
- 25.7
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Kipnuk had 704 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 704 |
|---|---|
| Density | 35 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kipnuk at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 704 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.07 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.9375° N, 164.0622° W |
| ZIP code | 99614 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0239740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kipnuk
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Frequently asked questions about Kipnuk
What county is Kipnuk in?
Kipnuk is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Kipnuk, AK?
704 people lived in Kipnuk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kipnuk, AK?
The ZIP code of Kipnuk is 99614.
What is the elevation of Kipnuk?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kipnuk?
Chefornak (16.2 mi), Kwigillingok (31.0 mi), Nightmute (44.9 mi).
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