Kwigillingok

Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska

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Kwigillingok is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 380 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Kongiganak, 13.9 miles NE.

About Kwigillingok

Kwigillingok (Central Yupik: Kuigilnguq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kwigillingok had a population of 380.

In 2025, remnants of Typhoon Halong, which originally made landfall in Japan, veered backwards and brought hurricane-force winds and flooding to Kwigillingok and nearby western Alaska. Many homes floated away in the flooding, at least 18 people were rescued and several people remained missing as of October 13.

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Living in Kwigillingok

Median household income
$56,250
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$553/mo
Median age
26.8
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Kwigillingok, AK population

Kwigillingok had 380 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census380
Density16 per sq mi (6 per km²)

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

Kwigillingok at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyBethel Census Area
TypeCensus-designated place
Population380 (2020)
Land area23.73 sq mi (61.4 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²)
Coordinates59.8772° N, 163.1770° W
ZIP code99622
Census code (GEOID)0242490

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

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Frequently asked questions about Kwigillingok

What county is Kwigillingok in?

Kwigillingok is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Kwigillingok, AK?

380 people lived in Kwigillingok at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kwigillingok, AK?

The ZIP code of Kwigillingok is 99622.

What towns are near Kwigillingok?

Kongiganak (13.9 mi), Kipnuk (31.0 mi), Tuntutuliak (40.8 mi), Chefornak (41.9 mi), Eek (45.6 mi).

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