Kivalina
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Kivalina is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 444 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level.
- 444residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 272 / sq mipopulation density
- 99750ZIP code
About Kivalina
Kivalina ( ki-və-LEE-nə, Inupiaq: Kivalliñiq) is a city and village in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kivalina had a population of 444.
The island on which the village lies is threatened by rising sea levels and coastal erosion caused by climate change. As of 2013, it was predicted that the island would be inundated by 2025. In addition to well-publicized impacts of climate change, the Village of Kivalina has been a party in several environmentally related court cases.
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Living in Kivalina
- Median household income
- $72,589
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Median rent
- $1,089/mo
- Median age
- 21.9
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Kivalina had 444 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 444 |
|---|---|
| Density | 272 per sq mi (105 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kivalina at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 444 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.63 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.53 sq mi (6.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 67.7362° N, 164.5108° W |
| ZIP code | 99750 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0239960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Kivalina
What county is Kivalina in?
Kivalina is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Kivalina, AK?
444 people lived in Kivalina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kivalina, AK?
The ZIP code of Kivalina is 99750.
What is the elevation of Kivalina?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
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