Red Dog Mine

Census-designated place in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

Aerial view of Red Dog Mine, Alaska
Aerial view: USDA NAIP · USGS The National Map (public domain)

Red Dog Mine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 5 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 853 ft (260 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Noatak, 30.2 miles S.

About Red Dog Mine

Red Dog Mine is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 5 at the 2020 census, down from 309 in 2010.

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Red Dog Mine, AK population

Red Dog Mine had 5 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5
Density0 per sq mi (0 per km²)

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

Red Dog Mine at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5 (2020)
Land area68.00 sq mi (176.1 km²)
Water area0.85 sq mi (2.21 km²)
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Coordinates68.0469° N, 162.8721° W
Official websitereddogalaska.com
Census code (GEOID)0264980

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

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Frequently asked questions about Red Dog Mine

What county is Red Dog Mine in?

Red Dog Mine is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Red Dog Mine, AK?

5 people lived in Red Dog Mine at the 2020 Census.

What is the elevation of Red Dog Mine?

853 feet (260 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Red Dog Mine?

Noatak (30.2 mi).

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