Shaktoolik

City in Nome Census Area, Alaska

Aerial view of Shaktoolik, Alaska
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Shaktoolik is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 212 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Unalakleet, 34.2 miles S.

About Shaktoolik

Shaktoolik (Inupiaq: Saktuliq, IPA: [sɑktuleq]; Central Yupik: Cagtuleq) is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shaktoolik had a population of 212. Shaktoolik is one of a number of Alaskan communities threatened by erosion and related global warming effects. The community has been relocated twice.

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Living in Shaktoolik

Median household income
$80,417
Median home value
$92,100
Median age
27.3
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Shaktoolik, AK population

Shaktoolik had 212 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census212
Density199 per sq mi (77 per km²)

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

Shaktoolik at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyNome Census Area
TypeCity
Population212 (2020)
Land area1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates64.3563° N, 161.1962° W
ZIP code99771
Census code (GEOID)0268890

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

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Frequently asked questions about Shaktoolik

What county is Shaktoolik in?

Shaktoolik is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Shaktoolik, AK?

212 people lived in Shaktoolik at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shaktoolik, AK?

The ZIP code of Shaktoolik is 99771.

What is the elevation of Shaktoolik?

23 feet (7 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shaktoolik?

Unalakleet (34.2 mi), Elim (36.9 mi), Koyuk (40.5 mi).

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