Newtok
Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Newtok is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 209 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Mertarvik, 10.2 miles SE.
- 209residents (2020 Census)
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 286 / sq mipopulation density
About Newtok
Newtok (Central Yupik: Niugtaq) is a small village on the Ningliq River in the Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. The population is 0 as of late 2024, down from 321 in 2000, and the village has been abandoned. Climate change and river erosion forced the primarily Central Yup'ik Alaska Native village to consider relocation. Residents moved to the new village of Mertarvik.
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Living in Newtok
- Median home value
- $88,000
- Median age
- 38.3
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Newtok had 209 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 209 |
|---|---|
| Density | 286 per sq mi (110 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newtok at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 209 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Coordinates | 60.9385° N, 164.6484° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0253820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Newtok
What county is Newtok in?
Newtok is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Newtok, AK?
209 people lived in Newtok at the 2020 Census.
What towns are near Newtok?
Mertarvik (10.2 mi), Tununak (28.6 mi), Toksook Bay (32.3 mi), Nightmute (33.5 mi).
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