Savoonga
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Savoonga is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 835 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level.
- 835residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 142 / sq mipopulation density
- 99769ZIP code
About Savoonga
Savoonga is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is located on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. As of the 2020 census, Savoonga's population was 835, up from 671 in 2010.
Savoonga was incorporated in 1969. In 1971, it became joint owner of St. Lawrence Island along with the island's only other city, Gambell.
The local economy consists largely of subsistence hunting for walrus, seals, fish, and bowhead whales. The city calls itself the "Walrus Capital of the World". A dogsled mail service operated until 1963.
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Living in Savoonga
- Median household income
- $53,750
- Median home value
- $100,000
- Median age
- 31.6
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Savoonga had 835 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 835 |
|---|---|
| Density | 142 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Savoonga at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 835 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.87 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 63.6797° N, 170.4833° W |
| ZIP code | 99769 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0267460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Savoonga
What county is Savoonga in?
Savoonga is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Savoonga, AK?
835 people lived in Savoonga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Savoonga, AK?
The ZIP code of Savoonga is 99769.
What is the elevation of Savoonga?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
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