Nanwalek
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Nanwalek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 247 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Port Graham, 3.0 miles NE.
- 247residents (2020 Census)
- 8.1 sq miland area · 21.0 km²
- 30 / sq mipopulation density
- 99663ZIP code
About Nanwalek
Nanwalek (‘place by lagoon’; Russian: Нануалек), formerly Alexandrovsk (Russian: Александровск) and later English Bay, is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States, that contains a traditional Alutiiq village. The population was 247 at the 2020 United States census, down from 254 in 2010. There is one school located in the community, attended by 81 students.
Subsistence activities are a large part of the culture for indigenous people, and Nanwalek is no exception, especially when it comes to salmon and seal harvesting. The sale of alcohol is banned in the village, although importing and possession are allowed.
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Living in Nanwalek
- Median household income
- $69,107
- Median home value
- $131,300
- Median age
- 19.6
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Nanwalek had 247 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 247 |
|---|---|
| Density | 30 per sq mi (12 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nanwalek at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 247 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.12 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Coordinates | 59.3138° N, 151.9141° W |
| ZIP code | 99663 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0252210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nanwalek
- Port Graham3.0 mi NE
- Seldovia11.3 mi NE
- Seldovia Village15.3 mi NE
- Homer26.7 mi NE
- Diamond Ridge29.7 mi NE
- Halibut Cove30.0 mi NE
- Kachemak30.0 mi NE
- Anchor Point32.0 mi N
- Nikolaevsk37.3 mi N
- Fritz Creek37.8 mi NE
- Happy Valley44.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Nanwalek
What county is Nanwalek in?
Nanwalek is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Nanwalek, AK?
247 people lived in Nanwalek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nanwalek, AK?
The ZIP code of Nanwalek is 99663.
What towns are near Nanwalek?
Port Graham (3.0 mi), Seldovia (11.3 mi), Seldovia Village (15.3 mi), Homer (26.7 mi), Diamond Ridge (29.7 mi).
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