Port Alsworth
Census-designated place in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Port Alsworth is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with 186 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nondalton, 22.0 miles SW.
- 186residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 22.6 sq miland area · 58.4 km²
- 8 / sq mipopulation density
- 99653ZIP code
About Port Alsworth
Port Alsworth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. It is 165 miles (266 km) by air southwest of Anchorage. Its population was 186 at the 2020 census, up from 159 in 2010. It is the most populated community in the borough.
Port Alsworth was founded in 1950 by Babe Alsworth (1909-2004), a missionary and bush pilot, and Mary Alsworth (1923-1996), who was the town's first postmaster. Port Alsworth is located on private land within Lake Clark National Park and Preserve and is the site of the national park's field headquarters.
Samaritan's Purse operates a lodge for wounded United States military veterans located in the town for "Operation Heal Our Patriots" (OHOP). There is a summer camp there called "Tanalian Bible Camp" where youth, ages 8–19, from the surrounding villages can attend. From the summer of 2013 to the spring of 2014, the local Tanalian School underwent renovation and a dearly needed expansion. The renovation tripled school square footage, bought new furniture, and doubled the size of the gym. Lake Clark Resort, a private resort in Port Alsworth, operates The Farm Lodge, which is open from June to October (depending on weather conditions).
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Living in Port Alsworth
- Median household income
- $67,750
- Median rent
- $850/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Port Alsworth had 186 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 186 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8 per sq mi (3 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Alsworth at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake and Peninsula Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 186 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.55 sq mi (58.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.1578° N, 154.3406° W |
| ZIP code | 99653 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0262620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Alsworth
- Nondalton22.0 mi SW
- Pedro Bay26.4 mi S
- Iliamna29.5 mi SW
- Newhalen35.0 mi SW
- Pope-Vannoy Landing40.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Alsworth
What county is Port Alsworth in?
Port Alsworth is in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Port Alsworth, AK?
186 people lived in Port Alsworth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Alsworth, AK?
The ZIP code of Port Alsworth is 99653.
What is the elevation of Port Alsworth?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Alsworth?
Nondalton (22.0 mi), Pedro Bay (26.4 mi), Iliamna (29.5 mi), Newhalen (35.0 mi), Pope-Vannoy Landing (40.7 mi).
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