Noatak

Census-designated place in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

View of Noatak, Alaska
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Noatak is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 570 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,937 ft (1,200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Red Dog Mine, 30.2 miles N.

About Noatak

Noatak (Inupiaq: Nuataaq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 570 at the 2020 census, up from 514 in 2010. It is served by Noatak Airport.

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Living in Noatak

Median household income
$83,750
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Median age
24.9
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Noatak, AK population

Noatak had 570 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census570
Density36 per sq mi (14 per km²)

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

Noatak at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population570 (2020)
Land area16.00 sq mi (41.4 km²)
Water area0.85 sq mi (2.20 km²)
Elevation3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Coordinates67.6138° N, 163.0396° W
ZIP code99761
Census code (GEOID)0254700

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

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Frequently asked questions about Noatak

What county is Noatak in?

Noatak is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Noatak, AK?

570 people lived in Noatak at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Noatak, AK?

The ZIP code of Noatak is 99761.

What is the elevation of Noatak?

3,937 feet (1,200 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Noatak?

Red Dog Mine (30.2 mi).

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