Ninilchik
Census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Ninilchik is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 845 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Clam Gulch, 10.1 miles N.
- 845residents (2020 Census)
- 207.2 sq miland area · 536.7 km²
- 4 / sq mipopulation density
- 99639ZIP code
About Ninilchik
Ninilchik (Dena'ina: Niqnalchint, Russian: Нинильчик, Alaskan Russian: N'in'íl'chik) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ninilchik had a population of 845.
It is considered an Alaska Native village under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. In the 1970s, villagers formed the Ninilchik Native Association Incorporated. Later the Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC) was established as the government of Alaska Natives in this area.
The Alaska Native people of Ninilchik have ancestors of Aleut and Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) descent, as well as some Dena'ina. Many also include Russian ancestors, from a couple of men who settled here with their Alutiiq wives and children in 1847, and later migrants. Alaskan Russian was widely spoken in the village for almost 200 years. Due to the community's isolation, this Russian dialect continued much in its mid-19th century form. In the 21st century, the dialect has been studied and preserved from local speakers.
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Living in Ninilchik
- Median household income
- $55,179
- Median home value
- $254,400
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 52.7
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Ninilchik had 845 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 845 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4 per sq mi (2 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ninilchik at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 845 (2020) |
| Land area | 207.22 sq mi (536.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Coordinates | 60.0627° N, 151.4098° W |
| ZIP code | 99639 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0254480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ninilchik
- Clam Gulch10.1 mi N
- Happy Valley10.9 mi SW
- Cohoe11.9 mi N
- Nikolaevsk17.4 mi S
- Fox River18.1 mi SE
- Kasilof18.5 mi N
- Fritz Creek20.8 mi S
- Anchor Point23.0 mi SW
- Diamond Ridge25.4 mi S
- Kachemak26.8 mi S
- Kalifornsky27.9 mi N
- Homer29.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ninilchik
What county is Ninilchik in?
Ninilchik is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Ninilchik, AK?
845 people lived in Ninilchik at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ninilchik, AK?
The ZIP code of Ninilchik is 99639.
What towns are near Ninilchik?
Clam Gulch (10.1 mi), Happy Valley (10.9 mi), Cohoe (11.9 mi), Nikolaevsk (17.4 mi), Fox River (18.1 mi).
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