Northway
Census-designated place in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska

Northway is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, with 234 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,709 ft (521 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alcan Border, 23.3 miles SE.
- 234residents (2020 Census)
- 1,709 ftelevation · 521 m
- 242.4 sq miland area · 627.8 km²
- 1 / sq mipopulation density
About Northway
Northway (Upper Tanana: K’ehtthiign) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, United States, also encompassing the sites of Charlieskin Village and Kathakne. Prior to the 2020 Census, the borders of the CDP was expanded, merging with Northway Junction and Northway Village. The population was 234 at the 2020 census, up from 71 in 2010.
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Living in Northway
- Median household income
- $33,036
- Median home value
- $180,000
- Median age
- 43.4
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Northway had 234 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 234 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northway at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 234 (2020) |
| Land area | 242.39 sq mi (627.8 km²) |
| Water area | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.0008° N, 141.5413° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0256220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Northway
What county is Northway in?
Northway is in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Northway, AK?
234 people lived in Northway at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Northway?
1,709 feet (521 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northway?
Alcan Border (23.3 mi), Tetlin (32.6 mi).
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