Russian Mission
City in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
Russian Mission is a city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, with 421 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marshall, 23.6 miles W.
- 421residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 13.9 km²
- 78 / sq mipopulation density
- 99657ZIP code
About Russian Mission
Russian Mission (Central Yupik: Iqugmiut; Russian: Икогмют - Ikogmiut, now Рашен-Мишен) is a city in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska. It was the location of a fur trading post of the Russian-American Company in 1842. After the sale of Russian-American possessions to the United States in 1867, it was officially named Russian Mission in the early 1900s. The sale of alcohol is prohibited. At the 2020 census the population was 421, up from 312 in 2010.
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Living in Russian Mission
- Median household income
- $42,857
- Median home value
- $95,000
- Median age
- 26
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Russian Mission had 421 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 421 |
|---|---|
| Density | 78 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Russian Mission at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Kusilvak Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 421 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.37 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.7897° N, 161.3617° W |
| ZIP code | 99657 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0265700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Russian Mission
What county is Russian Mission in?
Russian Mission is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Russian Mission, AK?
421 people lived in Russian Mission at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Russian Mission, AK?
The ZIP code of Russian Mission is 99657.
What is the elevation of Russian Mission?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Russian Mission?
Marshall (23.6 mi), Upper Kalskag (37.4 mi), Lower Kalskag (38.0 mi), Tuluksak (49.4 mi).
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