Quinhagak
City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Quinhagak is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 776 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eek, 32.5 miles N.
- 776residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 183 / sq mipopulation density
- 99655ZIP code
About Quinhagak
Quinhagak (; Central Yupik: Kuinerraq) is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is located in the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta, and remains a predominantly Yup'ik settlement. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city is 776, up from 669 in 2010.
The Yup'ik name for the village is Kuinerraq, meaning "new river channel." It has been dated to at least 1000 AD.
Quinhagak is near the Nunalleq archaeological site, which has "easily the largest collection of pre-contact Yup'ik material anywhere," according to anthropologist Rick Knecht.
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Living in Quinhagak
- Median household income
- $50,208
- Median home value
- $94,400
- Median rent
- $869/mo
- Median age
- 27.7
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Quinhagak had 776 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 776 |
|---|---|
| Density | 183 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Quinhagak at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 776 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.25 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.7513° N, 161.8972° W |
| ZIP code | 99655 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0264600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Quinhagak
What county is Quinhagak in?
Quinhagak is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Quinhagak, AK?
776 people lived in Quinhagak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Quinhagak, AK?
The ZIP code of Quinhagak is 99655.
What is the elevation of Quinhagak?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Quinhagak?
Eek (32.5 mi), Kongiganak (36.9 mi), Goodnews Bay (44.7 mi).
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