Port Lions
City in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
Port Lions is a city in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, with 170 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kodiak Station, 11.9 miles SE.
- 170residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 99550ZIP code
About Port Lions
Port Lions (Masiqsirraq in Alutiiq) is a city located on Kodiak Island in the Kodiak Island Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2020 census, Port Lions had a population of 170.
Port Lions is the headquarters of the Native Village of Port Lions, a federally recognized Alaska Native tribe. The community was built to house the inhabitants of Ag'waneq from the neighboring island of Afognak and Port Wakefield from Raspberry Island, after their villages were destroyed by the Good Friday earthquake in 1964. Port Lions was built with help from the United States government and the Lions Club. It was named in honor of the club.
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Living in Port Lions
- Median household income
- $46,250
- Median home value
- $161,500
- Median age
- 58.7
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Port Lions had 170 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 170 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Lions at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kodiak Island Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 170 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.99 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 3.74 sq mi (9.69 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.8670° N, 152.8562° W |
| ZIP code | 99550 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0263610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Lions
- Kodiak Station11.9 mi SE
- Aleneva13.4 mi N
- Womens Bay14.0 mi SE
- Ouzinkie15.0 mi E
- Kodiak16.8 mi E
- Mill Bay18.4 mi E
- Chiniak29.3 mi SE
- Old Harbor48.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Port Lions
What county is Port Lions in?
Port Lions is in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Port Lions, AK?
170 people lived in Port Lions at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Lions, AK?
The ZIP code of Port Lions is 99550.
What is the elevation of Port Lions?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Lions?
Kodiak Station (11.9 mi), Aleneva (13.4 mi), Womens Bay (14.0 mi), Ouzinkie (15.0 mi), Kodiak (16.8 mi).
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