Naknek

Census-designated place in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska

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Naknek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, with 470 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Naknek, 9.5 miles SW.

About Naknek

Naknek (Central Yupik: Nakniq) is a census-designated place located in and the borough seat of Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 470, down from 544 in 2010.

Naknek is located on the north bank of the Naknek River, close to where the river runs into the Kvichak Bay arm of the northeastern end of Bristol Bay. South Naknek is on the other side of the river.

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Living in Naknek

Median household income
$88,750
Median home value
$243,800
Median rent
$1,356/mo
Median age
45.7
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Naknek, AK population

Naknek had 470 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census470
Density6 per sq mi (2 per km²)

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

Naknek at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyBristol Bay Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population470 (2020)
Land area81.41 sq mi (210.8 km²)
Water area0.80 sq mi (2.07 km²)
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates58.7882° N, 156.8770° W
ZIP code99633
Census code (GEOID)0252060

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

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Frequently asked questions about Naknek

What county is Naknek in?

Naknek is in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Naknek, AK?

470 people lived in Naknek at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Naknek, AK?

The ZIP code of Naknek is 99633.

What is the elevation of Naknek?

102 feet (31 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Naknek?

South Naknek (9.5 mi), King Salmon (12.9 mi), Levelock (19.4 mi), Portage Creek (29.5 mi), Egegik (42.4 mi).

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