Selawik
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Selawik is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 809 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kiana, 28.2 miles NW.
- 809residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 409 / sq mipopulation density
- 99770ZIP code
About Selawik
Selawik () (Iñupiaq: Siiḷ(i)vik or Akuliġaq) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Selawik had a population of 809.
Selawik comes from siiḷivik, which means "place of sheefish" in Inupiaq.
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Living in Selawik
- Median household income
- $52,500
- Median home value
- $76,700
- Median rent
- $633/mo
- Median age
- 17.9
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Selawik had 809 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 809 |
|---|---|
| Density | 409 per sq mi (158 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Selawik at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 809 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.98 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.6026° N, 159.9989° W |
| ZIP code | 99770 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0268230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Selawik
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Frequently asked questions about Selawik
What county is Selawik in?
Selawik is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Selawik, AK?
809 people lived in Selawik at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Selawik, AK?
The ZIP code of Selawik is 99770.
What is the elevation of Selawik?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Selawik?
Kiana (28.2 mi).
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